Dan Henry 1945vsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Dan Henry 1945 at true scale

1945

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 at true scale

Chrono Diver Gen 2

Diameter

41.5mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.7mm

lowest

49mm

Thickness

13.8mm

13.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

n/a

101m

MSRP

$310

lowest

$475

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.8mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
49mm
Water Resistance
n/a
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
PVD Vintage

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$475
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Reviews

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

Dan Henry 1945

The Dan Henry 1945 is praised for its rugged WW2-era pilot watch style, offering a smooth chronograph hand sweep from its meca-quartz movement and a fantastic lume. Owners widely appreciate its vintage aesthetic and affordable price point, with some noting the quality and value for money. However, some find the dial too busy with overlapping subdials and scales, and its 13.8mm thickness surprisingly beefy for a quartz chronograph, with one owner preferring a smaller case size. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dan Henry 1945 highly for its vintage pilot watch aesthetic and strong value at its price point.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating the PVD finish. Reviewers note its vintage-inspired design, improved lume, and solid bezel action. The 42mm case and 49mm lug-to-lug measurement are considered by some to be large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its impressive value and refined features at its price point.

From video reviewers

The fully lumed steel bezel insert is a significant strength. The bracelet is a notable upgrade from the previous generation. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.