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Dan Henry 1962vsPraesidus Arctic Field

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

1962
Dan Henry1962
MSRP $280
Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

From video reviewers

The sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance are noted strengths. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on weaknesses.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
196239mm
Arctic Field34mm
Power Reserve
196240h
Arctic Field40h
Water Resistance
1962
Arctic Field50m
MSRP
1962$280
Arctic Field$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
39mm
34mm
Thickness
13.5mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Gray

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$195
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