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Dan Henry 1962vsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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

1962
Dan Henry1962
MSRP $280
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100
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.

Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
196239mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
196240h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
1962
SBGP009100m
MSRP
1962$280
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.9mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$3,100
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