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Dan Henry 1962vsLongines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

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1962
Dan Henry1962
MSRP $280
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
LonginesLA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
MSRP $1,650

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
196239mm
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES24mm
Power Reserve
196240h
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES40h
Water Resistance
1962
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES30m
MSRP
1962$280
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES$1,650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
39mm
24mm
Thickness
13.5mm
4.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.9mm
29.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L209.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours and minutes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$1,650

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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.

Longines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

Owners widely praise LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES for its extreme thinness, slim profile, and elegant, discreet design, making it exceptionally comfortable and almost unnoticeable on the wrist. The quartz version is noted for its reliability and "grab and go" convenience, while the automatic is considered a slim, dressy piece. Pre-owned prices for the quartz model range from $300 to $600, significantly lower than its $1650 retail. Some owners find the styling and Roman numerals appealing, and the bracelet is described as comfortable. One owner advises against gold plating due to potential wear, suggesting steel or solid gold instead. Discussions also arise regarding battery life in the quartz models, with one owner reporting a battery failure within months of replacement. Overall, owners rate LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES highly for its elegant, thin design and comfortable wearability at its pre-owned price point.

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