Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1939 or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1939 is the cheaper of the two at $290, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $3,009 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1939 or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Dan Henry 1939 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1939 run compared to the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Dan Henry 1939 runs a quartz caliber, while the Henry Archer Nordlys runs a automatic (Miyota 9015).

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Dan Henry 1939vsHenry Archer Nordlys

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

Dan Henry 1939

1939-military-chronograph

MSRP $290

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

193941mm

Nordlys42mm

Power Reserve

193940h

Nordlys40h

Water Resistance

1939—

Nordlys200m

MSRP

1939$290

Nordlys$3,299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Standard

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 9015

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$290

$3,299

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