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Dan Henry 1945vsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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1945
Dan Henry1945
MSRP $300
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
194541.5mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
194540h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
1945
SBGM245200m
MSRP
1945$300
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
GMT
Diameter
41.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13.8mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
48.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S66
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$6,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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