Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Sekvens or the Grand Seiko SBGJ249?

At MSRP the Henry Archer Sekvens is the cheaper of the two at $2,799, against $7,700 for the Grand Seiko SBGJ249 — a $4,901 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Henry Archer Sekvens or the Grand Seiko SBGJ249?

The Henry Archer Sekvens wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Grand Seiko SBGJ249 — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Henry Archer Sekvens or the Grand Seiko SBGJ249?

The Henry Archer Sekvens is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Grand Seiko SBGJ249.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Sekvens or the Grand Seiko SBGJ249?

The Grand Seiko SBGJ249 carries a 55-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Henry Archer Sekvens.

What movement does the Henry Archer Sekvens run compared to the Grand Seiko SBGJ249?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Sekvens uses the NH35A and the Grand Seiko SBGJ249 uses the 9S86.

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Henry Archer SekvensvsGrand Seiko SBGJ249

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 SBGJ249

sbgj249g

MSRP $7,700

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sekvens40mm

SBGJ24939.5mm

Power Reserve

Sekvens40h

SBGJ24955h

Water Resistance

Sekvens50m

SBGJ24930m

MSRP

Sekvens$2,799

SBGJ249$7,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Nero 40mm

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

NH35A

9S86

Power Reserve

40h

55h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,799

$7,700

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