Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial is the cheaper of the two at $1,650, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $1,649 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 40.2mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial — a 1.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial 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 Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial uses the 6R5H.

Side by side

Henry Archer NordlysvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

spb499j1

MSRP $1,650

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

6R5H

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,299

$1,650

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