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Dan Henry 1945vsSheffield 1A 38

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1945
Dan Henry1945
MSRP $300
1A 38
Sheffield1A 38
MSRP $238
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.

Sheffield 1A 38

Sheffield 1A 38 owners praise its superb quality, sturdiness, and amazing price, with some feeling it is more substantial than a Seiko 5. One owner notes the bezel action could be crisper. Shipping fees are considered too expensive. Overall, owners rate the Sheffield 1A 38 highly for its quality and value at the affordable price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
194541.5mm
1A 3838mm
Power Reserve
194540h
1A 38
Water Resistance
1945
1A 38200m
MSRP
1945$300
1A 38$238

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13.8mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$238
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