
Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Arkona for its dial, overall build quality, and value, with one owner calling it a "thing of beauty" and another a "shockingly good value for the price." The lume is noted as killer, and the 40mm case wears smaller. However, some owners find the guilloche dial standard and similar to other brands, and one commenter feels the brand sticks too closely to a "bling Explorer" niche. One owner found the bracelet detracted from the dial, preferring a rubber strap, and another noted the bracelet tapers to 16mm, which felt narrower than preferred. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Arkona highly for its dial aesthetics and perceived value.
The Henry Archer Arkona (ref. arkona-sylva) is an automatic diver watch, with a 40mm 316l stainless steel case, 11.5mm thick, powered by the Miyota 9015 movement. Water resistance is rated to 200m, under a sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $4,999. The dial color is sylva.