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Dan Henry 1939vsOmega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

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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.

Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm

Owners widely praise the Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm for its suitability for smaller wrists and improved subdial spacing compared to earlier models. The sunburst dial is noted as beautiful, and the design is described as timeless with modern hints. However, some owners find the watch to be too thick and note that the date adjustment requires a pin, which can be inconvenient. The watch can appear "blingier" in person than in photos. Overall, owners rate the Omega Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm highly for its wearability on smaller wrists and attractive dial.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm38mm
Power Reserve
1939
Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm52h
Water Resistance
1939
Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm100m
MSRP
1939$290
Speedmaster 38 Co Axial Chronometer Chronograph 38mm$23,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13.9mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
44.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
18kt Sedna Gold
Finish
Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dial Color
Standard
Silver

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Omega 3330
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
52h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$23,300
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