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Dan Henry 1939vsOrient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index for looking and feeling more expensive than its price tag, with reviewers noting its tasteful redesign and clean dial. Some owners find the Roman numerals and baton markers visually jarring, while others consider the 40.5mm case too large for their wrists and the stock bracelet unappealing. One owner notes some noise when the watch is shaken, and a reviewer flags the mineral glass crystal and basic movement decoration as trade-offs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index highly for its dress watch aesthetic and value, despite some reservations about its dial design and size.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index40.5mm
Power Reserve
1939
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index
Water Resistance
1939
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index30m
MSRP
1939$290
Bambino Version 2 Arabic Index$295

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13.9mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Standard

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Orient F6724
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$295
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