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Dan Henry 1962vsIWC Schaffhausen Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph

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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 1962

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1962 for its legibility and attractive panda dial, noting its value under $300. However, some find its quartz chronograph functionality limited. One owner reports strap fitting difficulties due to tight tolerances and poor lume that fades quickly, with glowing sub-dial hands hindering legibility. Another owner describes black hands on black sub-dials as an issue for visibility. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1962 highly for its attractive panda dial and value, despite some concerns about its quartz chronograph functionality and legibility.

From video reviewers

The vintage aesthetic and affordable price point are praised. The lume performance is considered weak.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph

The IWC Schaffhausen Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph is praised for its stunning appearance in person, with a clarity of dial and richness of color that surpasses online representations, and its unique dial colors like teal are considered eye-catching conversation starters. Owners report robust build quality, excellent bracelets with micro-adjust, and 100m water resistance. The watch features an updated in-house caliber 69385 automatic movement, a 41mm case, and a dial with a 6-9-12 chronograph layout. One owner noted accuracy at -1s/d. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph highly for its striking dial aesthetics and robust, versatile design.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
196239mm
Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
1962
Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph46h
Water Resistance
1962
Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph100m
MSRP
1962$280
Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph$28,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
13.5mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
18 Ct 5N Gold
Finish
Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
69385
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
46h
Jewels
0
33
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$28,500
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