Versus
Henry Archer Denmark Akva - Ultraviolet DLC vs Henry Archer Denmark Vesterhav 38 - Blackbird DLC
The Sensei's verdict
Akva - Ultraviolet DLC 1—2 Vesterhav 38 - Blackbird DLC
The Vesterhav 38 - Blackbird DLC takes the Sensei's nod on score (6.8 to 6.5), while the Akva - Ultraviolet DLC is the value play at $4,299 ($300 less), and the Akva - Ultraviolet DLC wears smaller at 40 mm. Tighter budget → the Akva - Ultraviolet DLC; otherwise the Vesterhav 38 - Blackbird DLC is the pick.
Verdict & value
6.5
Sensei Score
+0.36.8
$4,299$300 less
Price
$4,599
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Originality
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Movement
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Type
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Calibre
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Tier
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Power reserve
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Case & on the wrist
40 mm
Diameter
45 mm
47 mm
Lug-to-lug
46 mm
10.5 mm
Thickness
0.1 mm thinner10.4 mm
200 m
Water resistance
200 m
DLC coated stainless steel
Case material
DLC coated 316L surgical-grade stainless steel
Dial, crystal & details
black
Dial
black
Sapphire
Crystal
Sapphire
Yes (BGW9)
Lume
Yes (Swiss Super-LumiNova® 'Old Radium')