Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Grand Seiko SBGM245?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Nordlys is the cheaper of the two at $3,299, against $6,100 for the Grand Seiko SBGM245 — a $2,801 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Grand Seiko SBGM245?

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 40.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGM245 — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Grand Seiko SBGM245?

The Grand Seiko SBGM245 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Nordlys.

What movement does the Henry Archer Nordlys run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGM245?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015 and the Grand Seiko SBGM245 uses the 9S66.

Side by side

Henry Archer NordlysvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

Grand Seiko SBGM245

sbgm245g

MSRP $6,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

SBGM24540.5mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

SBGM24572h

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

SBGM245200m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

9S66

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,299

$6,100

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