Which is cheaper, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

At MSRP the Decima Gatekeeper is the cheaper of the two at $599, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $2,700 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Decima Gatekeeper — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Decima Gatekeeper.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Decima Gatekeeper or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Decima Gatekeeper carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Nordlys.

What movement does the Decima Gatekeeper run compared to the Henry Archer Nordlys?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Decima Gatekeeper uses the Miyota 9039 and the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015.

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Decima GatekeepervsHenry Archer Nordlys

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Decima Gatekeeper

gatekeeper-white

MSRP $599

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Gatekeeper38mm

Nordlys42mm

Power Reserve

Gatekeeper42h

Nordlys40h

Water Resistance

Gatekeeper50m

Nordlys200m

MSRP

Gatekeeper$599

Nordlys$3,299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

White

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$599

$3,299

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