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Dan Henry 1939vsMakydo Makydo 38

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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.

Makydo 38

Owners widely praise the Makydo 38 for its excellent finishing and comfortable wearability as a daily watch. The mosaic dial and leather watch roll are noted as distinctive inclusions. However, some question its value proposition at the stated price point, and one owner reported a negative customer service experience; opinion on the asymmetrical case shape is split, with some finding it interesting and classy while others are less convinced. Overall, owners rate the Makydo 38 highly for its finishing quality and practical daily-wear comfort, though pricing remains a point of contention in the community.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
Makydo 3838mm
Power Reserve
1939
Makydo 38
Water Resistance
1939
Makydo 38150m
MSRP
1939$290
Makydo 38$354

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13.9mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$354
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