Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Relativ or the Grand Seiko SLGB005?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Relativ is the cheaper of the two at $2,199, against $11,100 for the Grand Seiko SLGB005 — a $8,901 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Relativ or the Grand Seiko SLGB005?

The Henry Archer Relativ wears larger at 40mm versus 37mm for the Grand Seiko SLGB005 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Relativ or the Grand Seiko SLGB005?

The Grand Seiko SLGB005 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Relativ.

What movement does the Henry Archer Relativ run compared to the Grand Seiko SLGB005?

The Henry Archer Relativ runs a quartz caliber, while the Grand Seiko SLGB005 runs a spring drive (9RB2).

Side by side

Henry Archer RelativvsGrand Seiko SLGB005

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

Henry Archer Relativ

HAC-REL-SKO-NRO

MSRP $2,199

Grand Seiko SLGB005

slgb005g

MSRP $11,100

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Relativ40mm

SLGB00537mm

Power Reserve

Relativ40h

SLGB00572h

Water Resistance

Relativ—

SLGB005100m

MSRP

Relativ$2,199

SLGB005$11,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

40mm

37mm

Thickness

12mm

11.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

44.3mm

Water Resistance

—

100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Nero 40mm

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

9RB2

Type

Quartz

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,199

$11,100

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Henry Archer Relativ vs Grand Seiko SLGB005 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Variomicro

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.

Grand Seiko SLGB005vsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time Grand Seiko SLGB005vsWilliam Wood Beacon Ferro Distinct 2vsGrand Seiko SLGB005 Geckota Workshop Jumping HourvsGrand Seiko SLGB005 Henry Archer RelativvsGrand Seiko SLGB003 Henry Archer RelativvsGrand Seiko SLGH005

Edit this comparison Add another watch More dress comparisons Best Dress Watches Under $1,000 Explore more 36–41mm watches

Henry Archer RelativvsGrand Seiko SLGB005

At a glance

Full specifications

Follow this matchup

More watches worth a look

VERSA Reversible Dual Time

S7 Timepiece

Beacon

The Citizen Caliber 0210

Distinct 2

The Cincinnatian - Sold Out. Discontinued. Legacy

Workshop Jumping Hour

Monarch

People also compared