Which is cheaper, the Citizen Series 8 831 or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

At MSRP the Citizen Series 8 831 is the cheaper of the two at $1,095, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $2,204 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Citizen Series 8 831 or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Citizen Series 8 831 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Citizen Series 8 831 or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Citizen Series 8 831.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Citizen Series 8 831 or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Citizen Series 8 831 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Nordlys.

What movement does the Citizen Series 8 831 run compared to the Henry Archer Nordlys?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Citizen Series 8 831 uses the 9051 and the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015.

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Citizen Series 8 831vsHenry Archer Nordlys

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Citizen Series 8 831

NB6050

MSRP $1,095

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Series 8 83140mm

Nordlys42mm

Power Reserve

Series 8 83142h

Nordlys40h

Water Resistance

Series 8 831100m

Nordlys200m

MSRP

Series 8 831$1,095

Nordlys$3,299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Underside

Inner

Dial Color

Green

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

9051

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,095

$3,299

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