Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Seiko Monster?

At MSRP the Seiko Monster is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $2,749 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Seiko Monster?

The Seiko Monster wears larger at 42.4mm versus 42mm for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a 0.4mm difference across the dial.

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

The Seiko Monster 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 Monster?

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

Side by side

Henry Archer NordlysvsSeiko Monster

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

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

Seiko Monster

srpe27

MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

Monster42.4mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

Monster41h

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

Monster200m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

Monster$550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

42mm

42.4mm

Thickness

11mm

13.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

49.4mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Hardlex

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

4R36

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,299

$550

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