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Dan Henry 1939vsIWC Schaffhausen Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph

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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 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 Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph

The IWC Schaffhausen Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph is praised for its stunning appearance in person, with a clarity of dial and richness of color that surpasses online representations, and its unique dial colors like teal are considered eye-catching conversation starters. Owners report robust build quality, excellent bracelets with micro-adjust, and 100m water resistance. The watch features an updated in-house caliber 69385 automatic movement, a 41mm case, and a dial with a 6-9-12 chronograph layout. One owner noted accuracy at -1s/d. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph highly for its striking dial aesthetics and robust, versatile design.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
1939
Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph46h
Water Resistance
1939
Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph100m
MSRP
1939$290
Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph$28,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
13.9mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
18 Ct 5N Gold
Finish
Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
69385
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
46h
Jewels
0
33
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$28,500
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