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Dan Henry 1939vsTimefactors PRS-38

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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.

Timefactors PRS-38

The Timefactors PRS is praised by owners for its 40mm case size, which fits smaller wrists well, and its value at $671 USD. One owner finds the cream dial with blued hands more visually interesting than the black dial. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors PRS highly for its wearability and value.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
PRS-3840mm
Power Reserve
1939
PRS-38
Water Resistance
1939
PRS-38100m
MSRP
1939$290
PRS-38$597

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Black
Lume
None
SuperLuminova C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2830
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$597
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