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Dan Henry 1945vsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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1945
Dan Henry1945
MSRP $300
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
194541.5mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
194540h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
1945
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
1945$300
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Casual
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
40mm

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$750

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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