Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Grand Seiko SLGC009?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Nordlys is the cheaper of the two at $3,299, against $16,900 for the Grand Seiko SLGC009 — a $13,601 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Grand Seiko SLGC009?

The Grand Seiko SLGC009 wears larger at 43mm versus 42mm for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Grand Seiko SLGC009?

The Grand Seiko SLGC009 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 SLGC009?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015 and the Grand Seiko SLGC009 uses the 9SC5.

Side by side

Henry Archer NordlysvsGrand Seiko SLGC009

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 SLGC009

slgc009g

MSRP $16,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

SLGC00943mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

SLGC00972h

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

SLGC009200m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

SLGC009$16,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

9SC5

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,299

$16,900

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