Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

At MSRP the CIGA Design GILDED AGE is the cheaper of the two at $1,999, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $1,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

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

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

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

What movement does the CIGA Design GILDED AGE run compared to the Henry Archer Nordlys?

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

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CIGA Design GILDED AGEvsHenry Archer Nordlys

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

CIGA Design GILDED AGE

ciga-design-mechanical-watch-series-u-blue-planet-gilding-version

MSRP $1,999

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GILDED AGE43mm

Nordlys42mm

Power Reserve

GILDED AGE41h

Nordlys40h

Water Resistance

GILDED AGE30m

Nordlys200m

MSRP

GILDED AGE$1,999

Nordlys$3,299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Gilded Age

Blue

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

CD-04-S

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

41h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,999

$3,299

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