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Dan Henry 1939vsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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

1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
193940h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
1939
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
1939$290
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Coral

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$450

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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