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Dan Henry 1900vsRolex Datejust

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

1900
Dan Henry1900
MSRP $230
Datejust
RolexDatejust
MSRP $9,350
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Dan Henry 1900

Dan Henry owners widely praise its fantastic lume and impressive inner crystal bezel, with many noting the design and execution are top-notch for the price, offering great value. Some owners find the stock bands cheap, though the BOR bracelet on the 1964 is considered decent. The quartz chronographs are primarily for aesthetic appeal, and the sapphire crystal lacks double anti-reflective coating, making it hard to read in certain lighting. One owner criticized the strap design for potentially causing poor wearability. On balance, owners rate Dan Henry highly for its value and impressive features at the price point, despite some concerns about stock strap quality and legibility in specific lighting.

Rolex Datejust

Owners widely praise the Rolex Datejust for its versatility, robust elegance, and timeless design, with many appreciating its ability to transition seamlessly from casual to formal settings. Reviewers highlight its historical significance as a pioneer of the automatically changing date window and its innovative Oyster waterproof case. Some owners find the Jubilee bracelet exceptionally comfortable, and the aesthetic variety of configurations, particularly two-tone variants with champagne or black dials, is frequently admired. The 36mm size is often favored for its classic proportions and comfortable wearability. Some owners note that the polished surfaces and smooth bezel can be scratch magnets, and servicing is described as costly. While highly desirable, certain configurations like the fluted bezel with mint or blue dials on a Jubilee bracelet are difficult to obtain from authorized dealers, with wait times reported up to six months.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
190028.5mm
Datejust31mm
Power Reserve
190040h
Datejust55h
Water Resistance
1900
Datejust100m
MSRP
1900$230
Datejust$9,350

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
28.5mm
31mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
White Rolesor
Finish
Brushed and polished
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Light Green
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
2236
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
55h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$230
$9,350
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