Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series is the cheaper of the two at $1,100, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $2,199 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 40.2mm for the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series — a 1.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Nordlys.

What movement does the Henry Archer Nordlys run compared to the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015 and the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series uses the 6R21.

Side by side

Henry Archer NordlysvsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

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

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

spb307j1

MSRP $1,100

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

Presage Sharp Edged Series40.2mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

Presage Sharp Edged Series45h

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

Presage Sharp Edged Series100m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

Presage Sharp Edged Series$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

6R21

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,299

$1,100

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