Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

At MSRP the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is the cheaper of the two at $1,390, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $1,909 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Henry Archer Nordlys.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

The Marnaut Dark Surge 300 carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Nordlys.

What movement does the Henry Archer Nordlys run compared to the Marnaut Dark Surge 300?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015 and the Marnaut Dark Surge 300 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

Marnaut Dark Surge 300

MSRP $1,390

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

Dark Surge 30041mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

Dark Surge 30041h

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

Dark Surge 300300m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

Dark Surge 300$1,390

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Adriatic

Lume

None

SuperLuminova C3

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,299

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