Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex Sea is the cheaper of the two at $1,500, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $1,799 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea wears larger at 43.5mm versus 42mm for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Seiko Prospex Sea?

The Seiko Prospex Sea carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Nordlys.

What movement does the Henry Archer Nordlys run compared to the Seiko Prospex Sea?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015 and the Seiko Prospex Sea uses the 6R35.

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Henry Archer NordlysvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

Seiko Prospex Sea

spb349j1

MSRP $1,500

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

Prospex Sea43.5mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

Prospex Sea70h

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

Prospex Sea200m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

Prospex Sea$1,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

42mm

43.5mm

Thickness

11mm

13.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

—

51mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Titanium

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Lume

None

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

6R35

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,299

$1,500

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