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

At MSRP the Henry Archer Nordlys is the cheaper of the two at $3,299, against $3,804 for the anOrdain Model 1 — a $505 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the anOrdain Model 1 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Side by side

Henry Archer NordlysvsanOrdain Model 1

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

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

anOrdain Model 1

model-1-blue-fume

MSRP $3,804

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

Model 141mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

Model 142h

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

Model 150m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

Model 1$3,804

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Blue

Model 1 Blue Fumé

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,299

$3,804

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