Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Sekvens or the Grand Seiko SBGM221?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Sekvens is the cheaper of the two at $2,799, against $5,400 for the Grand Seiko SBGM221 — a $2,601 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Sekvens or the Grand Seiko SBGM221?

The Henry Archer Sekvens wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGM221 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Sekvens or the Grand Seiko SBGM221?

The Henry Archer Sekvens is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGM221.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Sekvens or the Grand Seiko SBGM221?

The Grand Seiko SBGM221 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Sekvens.

What movement does the Henry Archer Sekvens run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGM221?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Sekvens uses the NH35A and the Grand Seiko SBGM221 uses the 9S66.

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Henry Archer SekvensvsGrand Seiko SBGM221

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

Henry Archer Sekvens

5744002550013

MSRP $2,799

Grand Seiko SBGM221

sbgm221g

MSRP $5,400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sekvens40mm

SBGM22139.5mm

Power Reserve

Sekvens40h

SBGM22172h

Water Resistance

Sekvens50m

SBGM22130m

MSRP

Sekvens$2,799

SBGM221$5,400

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

NH35A

9S66

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,799

$5,400

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