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

At MSRP the Monta Skyquest is the cheaper of the two at $2,435, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $864 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 40.7mm for the Monta Skyquest — a 1.3mm difference across the dial.

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

The Monta Skyquest is rated to 305m versus 200m for the Henry Archer Nordlys.

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

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

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Henry Archer NordlysvsMonta Skyquest

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

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

Monta Skyquest

monta-skyquest-black-dial-blue-red-aluminum-bezel

MSRP $2,435

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

Skyquest40.7mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

Skyquest40h

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

Skyquest305m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

Skyquest$2,435

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Monta M-23

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,299

$2,435

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