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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 $12,950
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 versatile style, quality watchmaking, and historical significance, noting its robust elegance and aesthetic variety across numerous configurations. Some owners find the 36mm size cleaner, while others prefer the 41mm for larger wrists, though opinions vary on the latter's minute markers and bezel. The desirability of specific dial colors, such as blue and mint green, is frequently debated within the community, with some configurations like the fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet being highly sought after. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Datejust highly for its timeless design and configurability, making it a standout piece for both casual wearers and enthusiasts.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
190028.5mm
Datejust31mm
Power Reserve
190040h
Datejust55h
Water Resistance
1900
Datejust100m
MSRP
1900$230
Datejust$12,950

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
$12,950
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