Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1945 or the Maen Manhattan 40?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1945 is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $799 for the Maen Manhattan 40 — a $499 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1945 or the Maen Manhattan 40?

The Dan Henry 1945 wears larger at 41.5mm versus 40mm for the Maen Manhattan 40 — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1945 run compared to the Maen Manhattan 40?

The Dan Henry 1945 runs a quartz caliber, while the Maen Manhattan 40 runs a automatic.

Side by side

Dan Henry 1945vsMaen Manhattan 40

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

Dan Henry 1945

1945-wwii-chronograph

MSRP $300

Maen Manhattan 40

manhattan-40-m3-1-1

MSRP $799

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

194541.5mm

Manhattan 4040mm

Power Reserve

194540h

Manhattan 4040h

Water Resistance

1945—

Manhattan 40100m

MSRP

1945$300

Manhattan 40$799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

M3.1.1

Movement

1 specs

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$799

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

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