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Dan Henry 1900vsRolex Lady-Datejust

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

1900
Dan Henry1900
MSRP $230
Lady-Datejust
RolexLady-Datejust
MSRP $16,450
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 Lady-Datejust

Owners widely appreciate the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its timeless, classy look and perfect 28mm size for smaller wrists, with some finding it elegant and delicate as smaller watches return to style. Others associate the 28mm size with "grandma energy" and find it outdated. Some owners find certain configurations easy to acquire from an AD, while others note that specific configurations can take up to three months. One owner finds their GMF DJ31 runs fast, requiring frequent time adjustments, and notes the wide bezel is a common complaint, though they feel it's unnoticeable in person. Owners are split on the Rolex Lady-Datejust as an investment, with some suggesting it depreciates significantly and does not recover value, while others find specific models "sweet." Overall, owners rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its classic aesthetic and suitability for smaller wrists, despite some concerns about size perception and investment value.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
190028.5mm
Lady-Datejust28mm
Power Reserve
190040h
Lady-Datejust55h
Water Resistance
1900
Lady-Datejust100m
MSRP
1900$230
Lady-Datejust$16,450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
28.5mm
28mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
Lug Width
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gem-set
Finish
Brushed and polished
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied
Roman numerals

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$230
$16,450
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