Which is cheaper, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

At MSRP the Massena LAB Dato-Racer is the cheaper of the two at $1,595, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $1,704 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Massena LAB Dato-Racer — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Massena LAB Dato-Racer.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Massena LAB Dato-Racer or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Henry Archer Nordlys carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Massena LAB Dato-Racer.

What movement does the Massena LAB Dato-Racer run compared to the Henry Archer Nordlys?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Massena LAB Dato-Racer uses the SW400-1 and the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Massena LAB Dato-RacervsHenry Archer Nordlys

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

Massena LAB Dato-Racer

DR-001

MSRP $1,595

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Dato-Racer40mm

Nordlys42mm

Power Reserve

Dato-Racer38h

Nordlys40h

Water Resistance

Dato-Racer50m

Nordlys200m

MSRP

Dato-Racer$1,595

Nordlys$3,299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW400-1

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,595

$3,299

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