Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

At MSRP the Vario 1918 Pilot is the cheaper of the two at $388, against $3,299 for the Henry Archer Nordlys — a $2,911 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Henry Archer Nordlys wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Vario 1918 Pilot — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Nordlys or the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Henry Archer Nordlys is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Vario 1918 Pilot.

What movement does the Henry Archer Nordlys run compared to the Vario 1918 Pilot?

The Henry Archer Nordlys runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Vario 1918 Pilot runs a manual (Miyota 8N33).

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Henry Archer NordlysvsVario 1918 Pilot

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

Henry Archer Nordlys

5744002550358

MSRP $3,299

Vario 1918 Pilot

vario-1918-pilot-white-dial-with-white-lume-watch

MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Nordlys42mm

1918 Pilot40mm

Power Reserve

Nordlys40h

1918 Pilot40h

Water Resistance

Nordlys200m

1918 Pilot50m

MSRP

Nordlys$3,299

1918 Pilot$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Blue

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Miyota 8N33

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$3,299

$388

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