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Dan Henry 1962vsRolex Cosmograph Daytona

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1962
Dan Henry1962
MSRP $280
What people say

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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.

Rolex Cosmograph Daytona

Owners widely praise the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona for its comfortable 40mm case, superior bracelet and clasp, and continuous movement improvements, with some finding it sleeker and more luxurious than alternatives. Reviewers note a subtly increased 40mm case size, balanced lugs, and a tweaked dial for improved legibility, incorporating a steel ring around the ceramic bezel. Some owners find the finishing not worth the MSRP for a steel sports watch, citing the hidden movement and subpar decorations, while others consider it absolutely not worth the current market price. Owners are split on dial preference, with some preferring the black dial for its sleekness and classiness, while others favor the white dial for its sporty, classic appearance and contrast. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Cosmograph Daytona highly for its wearability and refined finishing, despite some finding the price steep.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
196239mm
Cosmograph Daytona40mm
Power Reserve
196240h
Cosmograph Daytona72h
Water Resistance
1962
Cosmograph Daytona100m
MSRP
1962$280
Cosmograph Daytona$80,450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
18 kt white gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Turquoise
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
4131
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
47
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$80,450
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