Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1945 or the Tudor Pelagos LHD?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1945 is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $6,025 for the Tudor Pelagos LHD — a $5,725 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1945 or the Tudor Pelagos LHD?

The Dan Henry 1945 wears larger at 41.5mm versus 40mm for the Tudor Pelagos LHD — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1945 or the Tudor Pelagos LHD?

The Tudor Pelagos LHD carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1945.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1945 run compared to the Tudor Pelagos LHD?

The Dan Henry 1945 runs a quartz caliber, while the Tudor Pelagos LHD runs a automatic (MT5612-LHD).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1945vsTudor Pelagos LHD

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

Dan Henry 1945

1945-wwii-chronograph

MSRP $300

Tudor Pelagos LHD

m25610tnl-0001

MSRP $6,025

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

194541.5mm

Pelagos LHD40mm

Power Reserve

194540h

Pelagos LHD70h

Water Resistance

1945—

Pelagos LHD500m

MSRP

1945$300

Pelagos LHD$6,025

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

MT5612-LHD

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$6,025

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

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Tudor Pelagos LHD

The Tudor Pelagos LHD is widely praised for its value and technical specifications, including its titanium case, ceramic bezel, and 500m water resistance. Some owners note that the cream-colored lume and the five lines of text on the dial are potential drawbacks, though the red "Pelagos" text is seen as a positive detail. Overall, the consensus is that the Tudor Pelagos LHD offers significant technical features and value for its price point.

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