Which is cheaper, the anOrdain Model 1 or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

At MSRP the anOrdain Model 1 is the cheaper of the two at $1,334, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $1,965 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the anOrdain Model 1 or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the anOrdain Model 1 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the anOrdain Model 1 or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 50m for the anOrdain Model 1.

Which has a longer power reserve, the anOrdain Model 1 or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The anOrdain Model 1 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Nordlys.

What movement does the anOrdain Model 1 run compared to the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The anOrdain Model 1 runs a manual caliber (Sellita SW210-1), while the Henry Archer Nordlys runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

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anOrdain Model 1vsHenry Archer Nordlys

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

anOrdain Model 1

hebridean-blue

MSRP $1,334

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Model 138mm

Nordlys42mm

Power Reserve

Model 142h

Nordlys40h

Water Resistance

Model 150m

Nordlys200m

MSRP

Model 1$1,334

Nordlys$3,299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Model 2

Blue

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW210-1

Miyota 9015

Type

Manual

Automatic

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,334

$3,299

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