Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Grand Seiko SBGH349?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Nordlys is the cheaper of the two at $3,299, against $7,800 for the Grand Seiko SBGH349 — a $4,501 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Grand Seiko SBGH349?

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Grand Seiko SBGH349 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Grand Seiko SBGH349?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Grand Seiko SBGH349.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Grand Seiko SBGH349?

The Grand Seiko SBGH349 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 SBGH349?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015 and the Grand Seiko SBGH349 uses the 9S85.

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Henry Archer NordlysvsGrand Seiko SBGH349

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 SBGH349

sbgh349g

MSRP $7,800

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

SBGH34940mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

SBGH34955h

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

SBGH349100m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

SBGH349$7,800

Full specifications

Case

6 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

$7,800

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