Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Classic Series is the cheaper of the two at $950, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $2,349 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series 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?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Nordlys uses the Miyota 9015 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series uses the 6R51.

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Henry Archer NordlysvsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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

spb521j1

MSRP $950

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

Presage Classic Series36mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

Presage Classic Series72h

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

Presage Classic Series100m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

Presage Classic Series$950

Full specifications

Case

7 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

6R51

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,299

$950

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