Which is cheaper, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Nordlys is the cheaper of the two at $3,299, against $5,120 for the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 — a $1,821 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 wears larger at 44mm versus 42mm for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Henry Archer Nordlys.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Henry Archer Nordlys carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Marinemaster M-44.

What movement does the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 run compared to the Henry Archer Nordlys?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 uses the Sellita SW220-1 and the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015.

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Fortis Marinemaster M-44vsHenry Archer Nordlys

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Fortis Marinemaster M-44

M-44

MSRP $5,120

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marinemaster M-4444mm

Nordlys42mm

Power Reserve

Marinemaster M-4438h

Nordlys40h

Water Resistance

Marinemaster M-44300m

Nordlys200m

MSRP

Marinemaster M-44$5,120

Nordlys$3,299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

44mm

42mm

Thickness

14mm

11mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

300m

200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Orange

Blue

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW220-1

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,120

$3,299

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