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Oris Aquis ChronographvsDan Henry 1970

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Aquis Chronograph
OrisAquis Chronograph
MSRP $5,000
1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquis Chronograph43.5mm
197040mm
Power Reserve
Aquis Chronograph62 hoursh
197040h
Water Resistance
Aquis Chronograph300m
1970200m
MSRP
Aquis Chronograph$5,000
1970$310

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
43.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
Lug Width
23mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Orange
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
771-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
62 hoursh
40h
Jewels
27
25
Complications
Date, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,000
$310

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What people say

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Oris Aquis Chronograph

The Oris Aquis Chronograph is praised for its refined 43.5mm case and dial layout, offering a 62-hour power reserve from the Caliber 771-1 movement. It maintains a 300m water resistance rating and a ceramic bezel. Some reviewers note the crown guards create imbalance and the date cutout intrudes on the 6 o'clock subdial. Strap changes require tools, though the bracelet includes a quick-adjust clasp. On balance, reviewers highlight the Oris Aquis Chronograph's improved wearability and symmetrical dial as key strengths at its price point.

Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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