Which is cheaper, the Henry Archer Sekvens 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 $2,799 for the Henry Archer Sekvens — a $1,149 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial wears larger at 40.2mm versus 40mm for the Henry Archer Sekvens — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

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

The Henry Archer Sekvens is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Henry Archer Sekvens 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 Sekvens.

What movement does the Henry Archer Sekvens run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Henry Archer Sekvens uses the NH35A and the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial uses the 6R5H.

Side by side

Henry Archer SekvensvsSeiko 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 Sekvens

5744002550013

MSRP $2,799

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

spb499j1

MSRP $1,650

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sekvens40mm

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

Power Reserve

Sekvens40h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h

Water Resistance

Sekvens50m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m

MSRP

Sekvens$2,799

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

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40mm

40.2mm

Thickness

—

12.1mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

48mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel

Water Resistance

50m

100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Nero 40mm

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

NH35A

6R5H

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,799

$1,650

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