Which is cheaper, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Henry Archer Sekvens?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Sekvens is the cheaper of the two at $2,799, against $5,230 for the Fortis Novonaut N-42 — a $2,431 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Henry Archer Sekvens?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Henry Archer Sekvens — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Henry Archer Sekvens?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Henry Archer Sekvens.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Novonaut N-42 or the Henry Archer Sekvens?

The Fortis Novonaut N-42 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Sekvens.

What movement does the Fortis Novonaut N-42 run compared to the Henry Archer Sekvens?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Novonaut N-42 uses the Manufacture Caliber WERK 17 and the Henry Archer Sekvens uses the NH35A.

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Fortis Novonaut N-42vsHenry Archer Sekvens

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

Fortis Novonaut N-42

N-42

MSRP $5,230

Henry Archer Sekvens

5744002550013

MSRP $2,799

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Novonaut N-4242mm

Sekvens40mm

Power Reserve

Novonaut N-4260h

Sekvens40h

Water Resistance

Novonaut N-42300m

Sekvens50m

MSRP

Novonaut N-42$5,230

Sekvens$2,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Titanium Legacy

Nero 40mm

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Manufacture Caliber WERK 17

NH35A

Power Reserve

60h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,230

$2,799

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