Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design FALCON or the Henry Archer Nordsø?

At MSRP the CIGA Design FALCON is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $4,999 for the Henry Archer Nordsø — a $4,500 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design FALCON or the Henry Archer Nordsø?

The CIGA Design FALCON wears larger at 43.5mm versus 40mm for the Henry Archer Nordsø — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design FALCON or the Henry Archer Nordsø?

The Henry Archer Nordsø is rated to 200m versus 50m for the CIGA Design FALCON.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design FALCON or the Henry Archer Nordsø?

The Henry Archer Nordsø carries a 40-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the CIGA Design FALCON.

What movement does the CIGA Design FALCON run compared to the Henry Archer Nordsø?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CIGA Design FALCON uses the CD-02 and the Henry Archer Nordsø uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

CIGA Design FALCONvsHenry Archer Nordsø

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

CIGA Design FALCON

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MSRP $499

Henry Archer Nordsø

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MSRP $4,999

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

FALCON43.5mm

Nordsø40mm

Power Reserve

FALCON40h

Nordsø40h

Water Resistance

FALCON50m

Nordsø200m

MSRP

FALCON$499

Nordsø$4,999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Mineral

Sapphire

Dial Color

Carbon

White

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova, Green

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

CD-02

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$4,999

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What people say

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CIGA Design FALCON

The CIGA Design FALCON is noted for its distinctive skeletonized dial and slim 11mm steel case. Owners highlight the unique back-to-front skeleton design, allowing the Caliber CD-02 movement to be viewed from all angles, and the comfortable H-linked bracelet. Reviewers praise its well-executed honeycomb dial and 36mm case size, though some find the 3-6-9 numeral layout too derivative. It is powered by the Miyota 90S5 caliber and offers 100m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design FALCON for its innovative skeletonization and vintage-inspired design at its price point.

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Henry Archer Nordsø

Henry Archer Nordsø owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional fit and finish for a sub-$500 watch, with its vibrant color use singled out as a strong point. Some find the blue hand against the green dial polarizing, and the hands are criticized as a design weakness. One reviewer notes the bezel knurling is slippery and lacks legibility for serious diving, though the 40mm size is comfortable and the Miyota 9039 movement offers good value. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Henry Archer Nordsø highly for its striking design and impressive build quality at its price point.

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