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Dan Henry 1939vsCincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

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1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290
The Cincinnatus Blue
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Blue
MSRP $695

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
The Cincinnatus Blue38mm
Power Reserve
193940h
The Cincinnatus Blue45h
Water Resistance
1939
The Cincinnatus Blue100m
MSRP
1939$290
The Cincinnatus Blue$695

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13.9mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw Down Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Standard
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$695

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue for its versatile design, pleasant manual winding action, and the value offered by its Sellita SW200-2 automatic movement, especially considering its USA assembly. The textured dial, often described as a "sandpaper dial" that shines in the sun, along with applied numerals and dark blue hands, are frequently highlighted as attractive features. Its 38mm or 39mm diameter and 47mm lug-to-lug dimensions are noted for good wearability on smaller wrists, though one owner found it necessary to remove four links for a proper fit. The lume is described as legible but dim. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue highly for its distinctive dial and value at the price point.

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