Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1945 or the Longines CONQUEST?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1945 is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $2,400 for the Longines CONQUEST — a $2,100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1945 or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Dan Henry 1945 wears larger at 41.5mm versus 41mm for the Longines CONQUEST — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1945 or the Longines CONQUEST?

The Longines CONQUEST carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1945.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1945 run compared to the Longines CONQUEST?

The Dan Henry 1945 runs a quartz caliber, while the Longines CONQUEST runs a automatic (L888.5).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1945vsLongines CONQUEST

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

Dan Henry 1945

1945-wwii-chronograph

MSRP $300

Longines CONQUEST

L3.830.4.02.6

MSRP $2,400

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

194541.5mm

CONQUEST41mm

Power Reserve

194540h

CONQUEST72h

Water Resistance

1945—

CONQUEST100m

MSRP

1945$300

CONQUEST$2,400

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Dial Color

Black

Green

Indices

Applied

Applied indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs

Caliber

—

L888.5

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$2,400

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Time + Tide

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Longines CONQUEST

Owners widely praise the Longines Conquest for its exceptional finishing, versatile design, and strong value, with many highlighting its smooth winding action and comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners alike note the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment as a common drawback, and some find the polished surfaces prone to scratches. Accuracy figures range from -2s/d to -6s/d, and the power reserve is 72 hours. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Conquest highly for its blend of elegance and sportiness at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The dial's eye-catching sunray finish and elegant design are consistently praised. The bracelet's refinement and perceived lack of quality are noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the bracelet's quality, with one comparing it favorably to a Tudor Jubilee while another found it lacking.

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