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Dan Henry 1939vsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
193940h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
1939
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
1939$290
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
13.9mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
40mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$199

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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.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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