Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Akva or the Nodus Nomad?

At MSRP the Nodus Nomad is the cheaper of the two at $575, against $4,299 for the Henry Archer Akva — a $3,724 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Akva or the Nodus Nomad?

The Henry Archer Akva wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Nomad — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Akva or the Nodus Nomad?

The Henry Archer Akva is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Nodus Nomad.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Akva or the Nodus Nomad?

The Nodus Nomad carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Akva.

What movement does the Henry Archer Akva run compared to the Nodus Nomad?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Akva uses the Miyota 9039 and the Nodus Nomad uses the TMI NH34 (GMT).

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Henry Archer AkvavsNodus Nomad

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

Henry Archer Akva

HAC-AKV-SPC-BOR

MSRP $4,299

Nodus Nomad

nomad-gobi

MSRP $575

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Akva40mm

Nomad38mm

Power Reserve

Akva40h

Nomad41h

Water Resistance

Akva200m

Nomad100m

MSRP

Akva$4,299

Nomad$575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Grey

—

Lume

None

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

TMI NH34 (GMT)

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,299

$575

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