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Dan Henry 1945vsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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1945
Dan Henry1945
MSRP $300
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
194541.5mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
194540h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
1945
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
1945$300
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Coral

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$450

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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