Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

At MSRP the Astor + Banks AB1405 is the cheaper of the two at $1,499, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $1,800 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB1405.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB1405 run compared to the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual caliber (Manual Swiss), while the Henry Archer Nordlys runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

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Astor + Banks AB1405vsHenry Archer Nordlys

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Astor + Banks AB1405

mechanical-ab14

MSRP $1,499

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB140542mm

Nordlys42mm

Power Reserve

AB140540h

Nordlys40h

Water Resistance

AB140550m

Nordlys200m

MSRP

AB1405$1,499

Nordlys$3,299

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Manual Swiss

Miyota 9015

Type

Manual

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$3,299

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