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Dan Henry 1945vsOrient Classic Watch

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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.

Orient Classic Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Classic Watch for its excellent fit and finish, polished look suitable for suits, and classy signed crown. The modern 40mm case size and retro styling are appreciated, allowing it to blend well with any outfit without being ostentatious. The crown is not screw-down but operates smoothly. Overall, owners consider the Orient Classic Watch a well-built, ideal suit watch that they would buy again.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
194541.5mm
Classic Watch40mm
Power Reserve
1945
Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
1945
Classic Watch100m
MSRP
1945$300
Classic Watch$245

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.8mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Orient F6722
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$245
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