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Dan Henry 1900vsRolex 1908

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

1900
Dan Henry1900
MSRP $230
1908
Rolex1908
MSRP $28,850
What people say

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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 1908

Owners widely praise the Rolex 1908 for its slim 39mm case, elegant design, and display caseback showcasing the automatic caliber 7140. Reviewers note its half-domed, half-fluted bezel and 50m water resistance. However, a significant number of owners and reviewers question the Rolex 1908's value proposition, citing its high price point and comparing it unfavorably to competitors, with some suggesting it is overpriced. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Rolex 1908 a visually appealing dress watch but are divided on its value relative to its cost.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
190028.5mm
190839mm
Power Reserve
1900
190867h
Water Resistance
1900
190850m
MSRP
1900$230
1908$28,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
28.5mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
Lug Width
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
18kt Yellow Gold
Finish
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Indices
Index

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
7140
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
67h
Jewels
0
38
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Small Seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$230
$28,850
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