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Dan Henry 1939vsOrient Star Modern Skeleton

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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 Star Modern Skeleton

The Orient Star Modern Skeleton's 70-hour power reserve and silicon escape wheel are highlighted as key strengths. No shared weaknesses were identified across the reviews.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
Modern Skeleton41mm
Power Reserve
1939
Modern Skeleton50h
Water Resistance
1939
Modern Skeleton100m
MSRP
1939$290
Modern Skeleton$600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Mechanical
Thickness
13.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Orient F6F44
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
50h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$600
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