Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Formex Reef GMT?

At MSRP the Formex Reef GMT is the cheaper of the two at $2,235, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $1,064 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Formex Reef GMT?

The Formex Reef GMT is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Henry Archer Nordlys.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Formex Reef GMT?

The Formex Reef GMT carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Nordlys.

What movement does the Henry Archer Nordlys run compared to the Formex Reef GMT?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015 and the Formex Reef GMT uses the Sellita SW330-2.

Side by side

Henry Archer NordlysvsFormex Reef GMT

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

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

Formex Reef GMT

reef-gmt-42mm-automatic-cosc-300m-black-blue

MSRP $2,235

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

Reef GMT42mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

Reef GMT56h

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

Reef GMT300m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

Reef GMT$2,235

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Sellita SW330-2

Power Reserve

40h

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,299

$2,235

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