Vesterhav 38 - Blackbird DLC
$4,5992,955
45 mm200 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Henry Archer Denmark Vesterhav 38 Blackbird DLC is aimed at discerning watch enthusiasts who appreciate uniqueness and rugged styling, but its hefty price tag doesn't justify the overall execution. While its 200m water resistance is commendable, the DLC finish and design feel a bit underwhelming for $4,599, raising questions about value. Unless you're particularly enamored with its aesthetic, consider alternatives that offer more compelling features and craftsmanship at a similar price.
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With a case height of just 10.45 mm, VESTERHAV is our slimmest automatic watch to date. Despite its impressively slim profile, we have not compromised on durability or functionality. VESTERHAV is engineered for endurance as well, and can also take on the challenges of diving, boasting a water resistance of up to 200 meters. DETAILS DLC (Diamond-Like-Carbon) case and bracelet (3000 HV hardness) Premium 9015 Automatic movement Sapphire crystal glass Ultra-slim, 10.45 mm 38 mm case / 46 mm lug-to-lug Swiss "Old Radium" Luminous 200 meter / 660 ft / 20 ATM water resistance Toolless on-the-fly micro-adjust clasp Original Danish design
6.8
SolidSensei Score — Solid
A dependable choice; know the trade-offs going in.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
Pulled straight from the spec sheet, framed for the buyer. The editorial verdict is the Sensei's take above.
Strengths
- Serious water resistance (200m)
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Slim 10.45mm profile
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 45 mm it wears boldly, a 46 mm lug-to-lug suits most wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- HAC-V38-BLB-3LI
- Released
- 2024
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 45 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 46 mm
- Thickness
- 10.4 mm
- Lug width
- 20 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- DLC coated 316L surgical-grade stainless steel
- Water resistance
- 200 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire · 6-layer AR coating
- Bezel
- None
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- black
- Dial finish
- Matte
- Indices
- applied
- Lume
- Yes — Swiss Super-LumiNova® 'Old Radium'
- Strap / bracelet
- bracelet
- Clasp
- tool-less micro-adjust
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Automatic Movement
- Fit
- Unisex
The maker
Henry Archer Denmark
The philosophy of Henry Archer centers around the principles of the Bauhaus design movement, emphasizing that form follows function. The brand prides itself on meticulous attention to detail and the use of high-quality materials to ensure that its watches are both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional.
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