Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Sekvens or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Sekvens is the cheaper of the two at $2,799, against $7,700 for the Grand Seiko SBGH289 — a $4,901 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Sekvens or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 wears larger at 43.8mm versus 40mm for the Henry Archer Sekvens — a 3.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Sekvens or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Henry Archer Sekvens.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Sekvens or the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Sekvens.

What movement does the Henry Archer Sekvens run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGH289?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Sekvens uses the Seiko NH35 and the Grand Seiko SBGH289 uses the 9S85.

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Henry Archer SekvensvsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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Henry Archer Sekvens

5744002550013

MSRP $2,799

Grand Seiko SBGH289

sbgh289g

MSRP $7,700

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sekvens40mm

SBGH28943.8mm

Power Reserve

Sekvens40h

SBGH28955h

Water Resistance

Sekvens50m

SBGH289200m

MSRP

Sekvens$2,799

SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Nero 40mm

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

9S85

Power Reserve

40h

55h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,799

$7,700

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