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Dan Henry 1945vsPagani Design PD-1816

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1945
Dan Henry1945
MSRP $300
PD-1816
Pagani DesignPD-1816
MSRP $115

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
194541.5mm
PD-181640mm
Power Reserve
194540h
PD-181640h
Water Resistance
1945
PD-1816100m
MSRP
1945$300
PD-1816$115

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.8mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VK67

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$115

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1816

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1816 for its sapphire crystal and VK67 quartz movement, with some actively seeking this specific combination. One owner notes the jubilee bracelet as a positive feature. Conversely, some find the design's originality to be a weakness, with one commenter identifying it as a TinTin homage. On balance, owners value the Pagani Design PD-1816 for its specific movement and case combination, despite some reservations about its design originality.

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