Which is cheaper, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

At MSRP the Hemel HD24 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $2,999 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HD24 Automatic — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Hemel HD24 Automatic run compared to the Henry Archer Nordlys?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hemel HD24 Automatic uses the Seiko NH38A and the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015.

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Hemel HD24 AutomaticvsHenry Archer Nordlys

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Hemel HD24 Automatic

the-gallant

MSRP $300

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HD24 Automatic40mm

Nordlys42mm

Power Reserve

HD24 Automatic40h

Nordlys40h

Water Resistance

HD24 Automatic200m

Nordlys200m

MSRP

HD24 Automatic$300

Nordlys$3,299

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Thickness

13mm

11mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

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Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Gallant USAF Edition

Blue

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38A

Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$3,299

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