Which is cheaper, the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

At MSRP the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto is the cheaper of the two at $1,245, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $2,054 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto or the Henry Archer Nordlys?

The Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Nordlys.

What movement does the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto run compared to the Henry Archer Nordlys?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto uses the H-30 and the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Hamilton American Classic Day Date AutovsHenry Archer Nordlys

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

Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

h35415982

MSRP $1,245

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

American Classic Day Date Auto42mm

Nordlys42mm

Power Reserve

American Classic Day Date Auto80h

Nordlys40h

Water Resistance

American Classic Day Date Auto50m

Nordlys200m

MSRP

American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245

Nordlys$3,299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Grey

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

H-30

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

80h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,245

$3,299

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