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Henry Archer NordlysvsLaco DC-3

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Nordlys
Henry ArcherNordlys
MSRP $430
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DC-3
LacoDC-3
MSRP $650
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At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Nordlys42mm
DC-342mm
Power Reserve
Nordlys—
DC-3—
Water Resistance
Nordlys200m
DC-350m
MSRP
Nordlys$430
DC-3$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
—
Thickness
11mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
stainless steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
—

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 821

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$430
$650
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