Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Nordsø or the Laco Malawi?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Nordsø is the cheaper of the two at $521, against $990 for the Laco Malawi — a $469 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Nordsø or the Laco Malawi?

The Laco Malawi wears larger at 42.5mm versus 40mm for the Henry Archer Nordsø — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Henry Archer Nordsø run compared to the Laco Malawi?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Nordsø uses the Miyota 9015 and the Laco Malawi uses the Miyota 821.

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Henry Archer NordsøvsLaco Malawi

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MSRP $521

862112

MSRP $990

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordsø40mm

Malawi42.5mm

Power Reserve

Nordsø—

Malawi—

Water Resistance

Nordsø200m

Malawi—

MSRP

Nordsø$521

Malawi$990

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

White

—

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Miyota 821

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$521

$990

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