Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Sekvens or the Grand Seiko SBGE253?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Sekvens is the cheaper of the two at $2,799, against $6,900 for the Grand Seiko SBGE253 — a $4,101 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Sekvens or the Grand Seiko SBGE253?

The Grand Seiko SBGE253 wears larger at 40.5mm versus 40mm for the Henry Archer Sekvens — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Sekvens or the Grand Seiko SBGE253?

The Grand Seiko SBGE253 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Henry Archer Sekvens.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Sekvens or the Grand Seiko SBGE253?

The Grand Seiko SBGE253 carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Sekvens.

What movement does the Henry Archer Sekvens run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGE253?

The Henry Archer Sekvens runs a automatic caliber (NH35A), while the Grand Seiko SBGE253 runs a spring drive (9R66).

Side by side

Henry Archer SekvensvsGrand Seiko SBGE253

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

Henry Archer Sekvens

5744002550013

MSRP $2,799

Grand Seiko SBGE253

sbge253g

MSRP $6,900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sekvens40mm

SBGE25340.5mm

Power Reserve

Sekvens40h

SBGE25372h

Water Resistance

Sekvens50m

SBGE253200m

MSRP

Sekvens$2,799

SBGE253$6,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Nero 40mm

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

NH35A

9R66

Type

Automatic

Spring Drive

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,799

$6,900

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