Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Sheffield 1A 38?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 38 is the cheaper of the two at $238, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $3,061 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Sheffield 1A 38?

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Sheffield 1A 38 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Henry Archer Nordlys run compared to the Sheffield 1A 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015 and the Sheffield 1A 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Henry Archer NordlysvsSheffield 1A 38

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Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

Sheffield 1A 38

1a-38-blue

MSRP $238

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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

1A 3838mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

1A 38—

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

1A 38200m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

1A 38$238

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42mm

38mm

Thickness

11mm

12.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

40h

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,299

$238

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