Casio MQ-24vsDan Henry 1900

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Casio MQ-24 at true scale

MQ-24

Dan Henry 1900 at true scale

1900

Diameter

34.9mm

28.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

38.8mm

lowest

42.2mm

Thickness

7.8mm

lowest

9mm

MSRP

$30

lowest

$240

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

7 specs
Diameter
34.9mm
28.5mm
Thickness
7.8mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
38.8mm
42.2mm
Lug Width
n/a
14mm
Material
Resin
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
WR
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
AR Coating
No
n/a
Dial Color
Black
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
n/a
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$30
$240
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Reviews

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

Casio MQ-24

Owners widely praise the Casio MQ-24 for its extreme affordability, comfortable and lightweight wear, excellent legibility, and minimalistic design. Many appreciate its near-silent operation and find it to be a reliable and accurate timepiece, with one owner reporting theirs lasted nearly a decade. Some owners note the lack of a date complication and an uninspiring crown action as downsides. Overall, owners rate the Casio MQ-24 highly for its value and core time-telling functionality.

From video reviewers

The Casio MQ-24's minimalist dial design offers exceptional legibility. The resin case scratches easily. Reviewers disagreed on the accuracy of the quartz movement.

Dan Henry 1900

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1900 for its impressive lume and the unique moving inner crystal bezel, with many finding the design and execution top-notch and offering great value for the price. Some owners, however, criticize the stock bands as cheap and note that the sapphire crystal lacks double anti-reflective coating, impacting legibility in certain lighting conditions. One owner dislikes the fixed lugs, and another suggests the strap design may lead to poor wearability. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1900 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite some concerns about strap quality and legibility.