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Dan Henry 1939vsRZE Urbanist

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
193940h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
1939
Urbanist100m
MSRP
1939$290
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
13.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Standard
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$299

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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