Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Grand Seiko SBGM221?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Nordlys is the cheaper of the two at $3,299, against $5,400 for the Grand Seiko SBGM221 — a $2,101 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Grand Seiko SBGM221?

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 39.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGM221 — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Grand Seiko SBGM221?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGM221.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Grand Seiko SBGM221?

The Grand Seiko SBGM221 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Nordlys.

What movement does the Henry Archer Nordlys run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGM221?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015 and the Grand Seiko SBGM221 uses the 9S66.

Side by side

Henry Archer NordlysvsGrand Seiko SBGM221

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 SBGM221

sbgm221g

MSRP $5,400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

SBGM22139.5mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

SBGM22172h

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

SBGM22130m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

SBGM221$5,400

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

9S66

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,299

$5,400

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