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Dan Henry 1945vsMakydo Contour

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1945
Dan Henry1945
MSRP $300
Contour
MakydoContour

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
194541.5mm
Contour37mm
Power Reserve
194540h
Contour
Water Resistance
1945
Contour30m
MSRP
1945$300
Contour

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
41.5mm
37mm
Thickness
13.8mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Brown

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300

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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.

Makydo Contour

Owners widely praise the Makydo Contour Carrara for its asymmetrical case shape and elegant, classy design, deeming it suitable for dressier and formal occasions. Some owners find the included leather strap more fitting for such events. Several commenters, however, question its value, stating it is too expensive at €587.39. On balance, owners appreciate the Makydo Contour's distinctive design, though a segment of the community finds the price point prohibitive.

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