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Dan Henry 1939vsTissot Desir

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

1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290
Desir
TissotDesir
MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
Desir28mm
Power Reserve
193940h
Desir40h
Water Resistance
1939
Desir50m
MSRP
1939$290
Desir$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
41mm
28mm
Thickness
13.9mm
7.68mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
28mm
Lug Width
22mm
4.95mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Standard
White mother-of-pearl
Indices
Applied
Diamonds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$550

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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.

Tissot Desir

The Tissot Desir is praised for its slim profile, mother of pearl dial, and understated design, making it an elegant and versatile dress watch. One owner finds the Tissot Desir a lovely watch. However, the border of the face is a glitter strip, not pavé stones as some might assume. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Desir highly for its elegant and versatile dress watch qualities.

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