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Dan Henry 1939vsDan Henry 1970

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

1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290
1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
197040mm
Power Reserve
193940h
197040h
Water Resistance
1939
1970200m
MSRP
1939$290
1970$310

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.9mm
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
45.7mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Orange

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$310

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Dan Henry 1939

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1939 for its striking, art-like design, detailed multi-layered dial with glossy black background and gold raised markers, and the solid clicking feel of its chronograph buttons. The gorgeous domed crystal and smooth chrono sweep back are also noted positives, contributing to a feeling of sturdiness and exceptional value at $220. Some owners express disappointment it uses a quartz movement, and one owner found it surprisingly heavy. After two years of daily wear, the watch has sustained abuse with only minor bezel nicks and barely visible scratches on the glass, while its chronograph pushers retain an audible click. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1939 highly for its detailed design and exceptional value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing and classic aesthetic are consistently praised. The lack of lume is a significant drawback for legibility in low light.

Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

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