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Dan Henry 1939vsTuseno Shellback

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

1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290
Shellback
TusenoShellback
MSRP $840
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Tuseno Shellback

The build quality is cited as a significant strength. Availability is a weakness, with stock running low.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
Shellback40mm
Power Reserve
193940h
Shellback
Water Resistance
1939
Shellback200m
MSRP
1939$290
Shellback$840

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.9mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Yellow
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$840
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