Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Velini Ref. 109-V?

At MSRP the Velini Ref. 109-V is the cheaper of the two at $259, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $3,040 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Velini Ref. 109-V?

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 28mm for the Velini Ref. 109-V — a 14mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Velini Ref. 109-V?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Velini Ref. 109-V.

What movement does the Henry Archer Nordlys run compared to the Velini Ref. 109-V?

The Henry Archer Nordlys runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Velini Ref. 109-V runs a quartz.

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Henry Archer NordlysvsVelini Ref. 109-V

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Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

Velini Ref. 109-V

ref-109-v

MSRP $259

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

Ref. 109-V28mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

Ref. 109-V40h

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

Ref. 109-V30m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

Ref. 109-V$259

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Blue

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,299

$259

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