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Dan Henry 1939vsZenith Chronomaster Open

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Chronomaster Open
ZenithChronomaster Open
MSRP $11,100

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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.

Zenith Chronomaster Open

The open dial showcasing the El Primero movement is cited as a key feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
Chronomaster Open39.5mm
Power Reserve
1939
Chronomaster Open60h
Water Resistance
1939
Chronomaster Open50m
MSRP
1939$290
Chronomaster Open$11,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.9mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Silver

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Zenith El Primero 3604
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
0h
60h
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$11,100
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