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Dan Henry 1945vsVaer Design Navy Solar

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1945
Dan Henry1945
MSRP $300
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
194541.5mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
194540h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
1945
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
1945$300
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
41.5mm
36mm
Thickness
13.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Navy

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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