Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Nordlys is the cheaper of the two at $3,299, against $6,200 for the Grand Seiko SBGH263 — a $2,901 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 39.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGH263 — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGH263.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Nordlys.

What movement does the Henry Archer Nordlys run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGH263?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015 and the Grand Seiko SBGH263 uses the 9S85.

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Henry Archer NordlysvsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

Grand Seiko SBGH263

sbgh263g

MSRP $6,200

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

SBGH26339.5mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

SBGH26355h

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

SBGH26330m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

9S85

Power Reserve

40h

55h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,299

$6,200

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