Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Seiko 5KX?

At MSRP the Seiko 5KX is the cheaper of the two at $350, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $2,949 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX wears larger at 42.5mm versus 42mm for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Seiko 5KX?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko 5KX.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Seiko 5KX?

The Seiko 5KX carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Nordlys.

What movement does the Henry Archer Nordlys run compared to the Seiko 5KX?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015 and the Seiko 5KX uses the 4R36.

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Henry Archer NordlysvsSeiko 5KX

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

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

Seiko 5KX

srpd51

MSRP $350

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

5KX42.5mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

5KX41h

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

5KX100m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

42mm

42.5mm

Thickness

11mm

13.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

46mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

200m

100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

4R36

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,299

$350

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