Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

At MSRP the CIGA Design BLACK STAR is the cheaper of the two at $1,980, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $1,319 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The CIGA Design BLACK STAR wears larger at 46mm versus 42mm for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 30m for the CIGA Design BLACK STAR.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design BLACK STAR or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The CIGA Design BLACK STAR carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Nordlys.

What movement does the CIGA Design BLACK STAR run compared to the Henry Archer Nordlys?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CIGA Design BLACK STAR uses the CD-04-S and the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015.

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CIGA Design BLACK STARvsHenry Archer Nordlys

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

CIGA Design BLACK STAR

ciga-design-mechanical-watch-black-star

MSRP $1,980

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BLACK STAR46mm

Nordlys42mm

Power Reserve

BLACK STAR41h

Nordlys40h

Water Resistance

BLACK STAR30m

Nordlys200m

MSRP

BLACK STAR$1,980

Nordlys$3,299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Blue

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

CD-04-S

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,980

$3,299

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