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Dan Henry 1963vsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1963

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1963 for its attractive vintage aviation look, precise dial printing, sunken sub-dials, sandwich dial construction, domed crystal, and well-executed case finishing, all at an astonishing price point. The chronograph button action is described as satisfying, and the 40mm size is noted as easy to read and versatile. However, some owners found the stock strap disappointing and replaced it. The lume is described as terrible, and the 12-click bezel could offer better resistance. Opinions are mixed on the perceived case quality, with some finding it cheap and lacking a "solid" feel, while others appreciate its mixed finish and slimmer profile. Some question the utility of the 24-hour sub-dial chronograph movement. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1963 highly for its exceptional value and vintage aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The Dan Henry 1963 offers excellent value at its price point. Reviewers did not identify any shared weaknesses. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any specific points.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition is praised for its faithful homage to the iconic SKX design, with owners appreciating its aesthetics. Some find the specifications are considered inferior to alternatives, and one enthusiast suggests removing "AUTOMATIC" from the dial. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from -5 to -8 seconds per day. Overall, owners view the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition positively for its iconic design and value as a homage piece.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
196342.5mm
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition42.5mm
Power Reserve
1963
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
1963
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition100m
MSRP
1963$380
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition$375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Thickness
13.9mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Curved
Dial Color
Pepsi
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko 4R36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$380
$375
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