Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Monta Atlas?

At MSRP the Monta Atlas is the cheaper of the two at $2,150, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $1,149 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Monta Atlas?

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 38.5mm for the Monta Atlas — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Monta Atlas?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 152m for the Monta Atlas.

What movement does the Henry Archer Nordlys run compared to the Monta Atlas?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015 and the Monta Atlas uses the Monta M-23.

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Henry Archer NordlysvsMonta Atlas

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

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

Monta Atlas

monta-atlas-opalin-silver-dial

MSRP $2,150

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

Atlas38.5mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

Atlas40h

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

Atlas152m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

Atlas$2,150

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Silver

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Monta M-23

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,299

$2,150

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