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Dan Henry 1939vsIWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph

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What people say

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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.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph for its handsome, legible design, with particular appreciation for the "Blue Panda" variant's contrasting blue subdials on a white lacquer dial. Reviewers and owners alike note the comfortable wearability, with the 41mm case size and included rubber strap highlighted as versatile for various occasions. The automatic IWC manufacture calibre 69355 movement is recognized for its crisp, smooth column-wheel chronograph actuation. One owner reported the watch arriving DOA and experiencing issues during attempted repairs, while reviewers consider the 30m water resistance a minor drawback. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph highly for its versatile aesthetic and the pleasing feel of its chronograph function.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
193940h
Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph46h
Water Resistance
1939
Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph30m
MSRP
1939$290
Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph$23,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Thickness
13.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
18 Ct 5N Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Steel
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Standard
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
69355
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
46h
Jewels
25
27
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$23,500
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