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Dan Henry 1970vsFormex Field Automatic

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
Field Automatic
FormexField Automatic
MSRP $881

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
Field Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
197040h
Field Automatic41h
Water Resistance
1970200m
Field Automatic150m
MSRP
1970$310
Field Automatic$881

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
14.8mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Ash Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$881

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

Formex Field Automatic

Owners widely praise the Formex Field Automatic for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment and its comfortable wearability, especially with quick-release straps and a carbon clasp. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's legibility and depth, with one noting the Petrol Blue's great color and subtle texture. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. The watch offers 150m water resistance and is seen as good value under $1000. Some owners desire a matching titanium bracelet and find the numeral typography less appealing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its robust, comfortable titanium construction and functional dial design at its price point.

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