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Dan Henry 1963vsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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1963
Dan Henry1963
MSRP $380
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
196342.5mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
196340h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
1963
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
1963$380
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13.9mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Pepsi
Steel

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515 GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$380
$399

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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.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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