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Dan Henry 1945vsNOMOS Glashütte Zürich date

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1945
Dan Henry1945
MSRP $300
Zürich date
NOMOS GlashütteZürich date
MSRP $5,570
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.

NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date

Owners and reviewers widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date for its immaculate case finishing and the unique depth and texture of its dial, which is difficult to capture in photos. The watch's dual-timezone complication is considered a satisfying feature with sharp clicking, and the in-house movement finishing is noted as exceptional for its price point. Some find the hour markers slightly difficult to read at a glance, and one owner suggests seeking a secondhand deal due to the full retail price. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Zürich date highly for its refined finishing and distinctive dial at its price.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
194541.5mm
Zürich date39.8mm
Power Reserve
194540h
Zürich date42 hoursh
Water Resistance
1945
Zürich date50m
MSRP
1945$300
Zürich date$5,570

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
39.8mm
Thickness
13.8mm
9.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 5101
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$5,570
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