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Dan Henry 1945vsFerro Distinct 2

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

1945
Dan Henry1945
MSRP $300
Distinct 2
FerroDistinct 2
MSRP $445

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
194541.5mm
Distinct 244mm
Power Reserve
194540h
Distinct 240h
Water Resistance
1945
Distinct 250m
MSRP
1945$300
Distinct 2$445

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
44mm
Thickness
13.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
50mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$445

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1945

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dan Henry 1945 for its rugged WW2-era pilot watch aesthetic and affordable price, with many appreciating its vintage hands and smooth chronograph sweep from the Miyota 6S20 meca-quartz movement. However, some find the 41.5mm case too large and the dial overly busy with subdials and scales, and note its 13.8mm thickness is substantial for a quartz chronograph. On balance, the consensus is that the Dan Henry 1945 offers significant vintage style and value for its price, despite some reservations about its dial layout and dimensions.

Ferro Distinct 2

The Ferro Distinct 2 is noted for its well-polished finish and a screw-down crown for improved grip. One owner reports the flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating and the dial has no lume. The watch is available with quartz Ronda, Miyota automatic, or ETA automatic movements and features a 100m water-resistant stainless steel case. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Ferro Distinct 2's improved finishing and practical screw-down crown as key strengths.

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