Sure thing, there's a fairly wide range. The enamel dials probably most fit the bill, ranging from automotive chalk grey to black.

It wasn't, but it's functioning properly. It's an automatic and was fresh out of the box live in the video. It will be running in the full review.

Thanks so much! Cheers

It sure is and sure does! The full review has angled dial close-ups and other portions that bring out even more depth. Thanks buddy!

Thank you! I can see it being polarizing, with the angles and flow. I'll have better footage in the full review to see if that better showcases it. Cheers

I'll discuss it further in the full review, but it borrows the Thresher name, Blacktip profile flow, and (thin) Hammerhead angles.

Absolutely! You can't go wrong with double aventurine. Happy hunting!

My pleasure! Thanks for the support ☺️ From what I've seen of the review footage so far, it should really give a sense for the range on this one. Cheers

From a quick review of my footage captured so far (and there's a lot of it), it should look amazing!

Very cool! I hope you love it! Fantastic watches, especially at the price point. Cheers

@@JonathanTReviews Thanks. Can't wait. On the way with DHL.

@ThiHaGadgets I'll be curious about your preference between the Akva and Vesterhav. My two favorites so far and hard to pick a clear winner.

@@JonathanTReviews So many beautiful dial and hard to choose. I ordered Vesterhav - Vega first but later changed my mind to settle with akva blue. Green is also great. The reason not choosing Vesterhav - Vega is I feel the bezel is a tad big and plain without any texture.

@ThiHaGadgets The Akva proportions are spot on and IMO the best visually balanced from the profile. The Vesterhav is still excellent though, if you ever decide to try one.

These manual wind movements, unlike automatics, have a built-in stop to keep you from over-winding. Wind with normal force until you feel a natural stop. Unless you try forcing it, you'll easily know when you get there and not have any issues. Cheers

Agreed, thin for the win! I'm curious to see the same. There are definitely stronger value propositions out there, particularly factoring in the bracelet.

They have some work to do on the execution though. Hopefully it was just prototype issues. Cheers

Understandable. Maybe they'll add some different variants if the launch is successful. Cheers

Always good to see different approaches/options. Cheers

The texture is very cool! I'm with you and almost always want a good fitted bracelet, even if I'll wear it on a strap some/most of the time. I'm looking forward to seeing what they come up with for it. Cheers

Thanks so much! Agreed, it has solid ability to dress up or down. I'm not optimistic the slight slimming down will happen (🤞🏻) but it's still thankfully very wearable as is. Cheers

Thanks so much 🥂 It is a sharp looking watch and colorway, just not the ice blue level for me 😁 Very fine choice!

Hopefully the campaign will be successful and they'll be able to bring it to market for direct order.

@@JonathanTReviews w/ some improvements, I hope!

@jaredstephenson6468 They've already confirmed the minor QC items will be addressed. I expect it to be solid.

I'm sure they'll appreciate it! Cheers

Thanks so much! I'm pumped to see that light blue in person 😍

The green does look sweet too! Like looking down on a dense forest. Cheers

My pleasure! Thanks for the support, as always, buddy 🥂 I agree with each item. A bit thicker and smaller would be welcome, along with the anticipated bracelet addition. I'm still excited to see that light blue in person 💙 Cheers

It really does! I expect it's going to be the most popular!

I appreciate usable/travel packaging as well, but don't personally find the presentation to be bad. The boxes are larger than I'd prefer (environmental and storage purposes) though I appreciate the tissue paper and personalized elements. I agree, the watches themselves and customer service are really where they shine (and I honestly usually forget about even the nicest packaging soon after, however, I have a ton of dedicated storage and travel stuff). Cheers

@@JonathanTReviews I appreciate what you mean about the watches themselves and customer service. I love the design language of the brand and it really suites my aesthetic tastes. I just think the box/case design doesn't follow in the same vein as the rest of the Henry Archer ethos.

Very classy. The [bezel] is flush, beveled, polished, and this one was a bit tight. I've turned hundreds and it's certainly not easy in relative terms. That said, as mentioned, trying to turn it under/around a camera exacerbated the perceived difficulty.

Awesome, I look forward to your thoughts when you get it! Agreed, Henrik is a great dude and naturally makes you want to support the brand/him. The watches make it easy in their own right too. Cheers

Much of it comes down to the case and bezel construction. If there's a decent undercut, this works with many tighter bezels too. You're right though, so bezels can be a real bear regardless. Cheers

I hear you, though I'm of mixed feelings. While I generally find the 24-hr dial to be redundant, it can be useful, at least in setting. With mechanical watches dominating my (and most others) collection, the lack of visible movement is always a bit of an adjustment (thinking the movement isn't going). However, my biggest deterrent/complaint with quartz watches is the ticking second. Though it's a personal preference/pet peeve, and it's not as pronounced with a small second (the only way I can tolerate), I still kind of like the tranquility of avoiding it all together. The VK movements consistently prove to be polarizing. Cheers

@JonathanTReviews That's part of what I meant, a small dial ticking second isn't much of an issue to me. That said, three of my quartz watches (apart from Casio digital watches) have ticking seconds, and I love them (one Grand Seiko, a vintage quartz Omega and a radio controlled Casio Oceanus)

My pleasure! You've put together an excellent first offering 🥂

Thanks buddy! Sorry for the slow reply, I didn't receive a notification. It is a fun, bright, rugged choice. Cheers

It is excellently done! I'm thoroughly enjoying it as well. Such a versatile grab and go choice. Cheers

It could certainly be enhanced and would elevate the watch. On the plus side, the bracelet is still super comfortable. Cheers

I previously had the pleasure of reviewing the Moss Green version of that model (along with their first release). Very different style, but great watch. Cheers

Unfortunately, that would include a pretty good price bump (and likely thickness too), unless using a manual wind ST variant (which would also likely reduce reliability). I love mechanical watches (which significantly dominate my collection), but appreciate the benefits of a mechaquartz too. Cheers

@@JonathanTReviews I would accept price increase 🙋🇩🇪

Yeah, that was the Kickstarter earlier bird pricing. Still not a bad price at all IMO. Not many regulator options on the market in the territory. Cheers

Definitely a nice range of options! Yes, in my opinion, most carbon steels would not work well on a watch. Going with two stainless steels achieved the look without increasing maintenance. Cheers

I hope you enjoy it!

Nice, that should pack a punch!

My pleasure! Thanks for watching. If you're still on the fence and want to see more, I have better and more varied footage in the full review. Depending on the San Martin execution, this one likely presents differently. The color is pretty unique and has a nice shift across lighting/angles. Cheers

@@JonathanTReviews Thanks Jonathan. It was the SN0054G-C2 San Martin (pink enamel dial) so yes, the Vega is somewhat different. Def still considering.

Thanks so much! Cheers

@JonathanTReviews I also want to thank you for introducing me to Henry Archer with your fantastic reviews. Definitely my next purchase. Although I am completely torn between the Akva Galileo and Nordso DLC Cosmic Purple meteorite. They are both VERY appealing. I have really come to appreciate the unique and unconventional designs of the microbrand world. Thanks again!

@stephanrosos4957 You can't go wrong with either! Henry Archer has become one of my favorite brands and both models have their unique appeal. If I HAD to choose one, I'd personally lean towards the Akva. The proportions and layout are spot on. Cheers

Glad you're liking it overall! Signum is doing some very cool things with their dials. Cheers

The Kickstarter campaign unfortunately closed a while ago. That was the biggest discount price. I just looked and it's presently available for pre-order around $868 through their site. Still priced well below similarly styled options. Cheers

Tough choice but you can't go wrong with either! Love both models. They're certainly different enough to support both in the collection, especially with the available options, if the budget allows. I'm not sure which I'd pick if I could only get one. Cheers

Exactly! haha I ordered this one. The rest can wait, i guess.