Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Grand Seiko SBGW257?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Nordlys is the cheaper of the two at $3,299, against $38,000 for the Grand Seiko SBGW257 — a $34,701 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Grand Seiko SBGW257?

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Grand Seiko SBGW257 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Grand Seiko SBGW257?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGW257.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Grand Seiko SBGW257?

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 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 SBGW257?

The Henry Archer Nordlys runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Grand Seiko SBGW257 runs a manual (9S64).

Side by side

Henry Archer NordlysvsGrand Seiko SBGW257

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 SBGW257

sbgw257j

MSRP $38,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

SBGW25738mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

SBGW25772h

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

SBGW25730m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

SBGW257$38,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

9S64

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,299

$38,000

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