Side by side

Breitling ChronomatvsDan Henry 1939

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

Chronomat
BreitlingChronomat
MSRP $12,000
1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Breitling Chronomat

Owners widely praise the Breitling Chronomat for its attractive design and comfortable wearability, with specific mentions of stunning dials and characterful bracelets featuring a pleasing contrast of brushing and polishing. Some owners find the 36mm size perfect, noting its thin case and negligible weight, while others appreciate the slim, under-40mm sizing of other variants. However, some community members criticize the Breitling Chronomat as overpriced, citing concerns about its movement and bracelet quality, with specific complaints about flimsy bracelets, finicky clasps, and a lack of micro-adjustments. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Breitling Chronomat appealing for its design and wearability, though value and bracelet refinement are points of contention for some.

From video reviewers

The Rouleaux bracelet is consistently praised. The movement caliber is a point of contention, with some reviewers highlighting the in-house B01 and others criticizing the use of a Sellita movement.

Dan Henry 1939

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1939 for its striking, art-like design, detailed multi-layered dial with glossy black background and gold raised markers, and the solid clicking feel of its chronograph buttons. The gorgeous domed crystal and smooth chrono sweep back are also noted positives, contributing to a feeling of sturdiness and exceptional value at $220. Some owners express disappointment it uses a quartz movement, and one owner found it surprisingly heavy. After two years of daily wear, the watch has sustained abuse with only minor bezel nicks and barely visible scratches on the glass, while its chronograph pushers retain an audible click. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1939 highly for its detailed design and exceptional value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing and classic aesthetic are consistently praised. The lack of lume is a significant drawback for legibility in low light.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomat32mm
193941mm
Power Reserve
Chronomat
193940h
Water Resistance
Chronomat100m
1939
MSRP
Chronomat$12,000
1939$290

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
32mm
41mm
Thickness
8.54mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold (gem & Set)
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Standard
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 77
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,000
$290
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Breitling Chronomat vs Dan Henry 1939 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.