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Dan Henry 1970vsFortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
Flieger F-39 Werk 7
FortisFlieger F-39 Werk 7
MSRP $4,510

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
Flieger F-39 Werk 739mm
Power Reserve
197040h
Flieger F-39 Werk 738h
Water Resistance
1970200m
Flieger F-39 Werk 7200m
MSRP
1970$310
Flieger F-39 Werk 7$4,510

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Werk 7 (Manufacture)
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$4,510

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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.

Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7

The Fortis Flieger is widely praised for its superb readability, robust build quality, and phenomenal fit and finish, with reviewers noting the practical Type-A dial and utilitarian design. The F-39 models are noted to wear large due to their lug-to-lug distance, and the UW-30 movement offers a 38-hour power reserve, while other variants feature a 70-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers highlight the Fortis Flieger's modern, stylish take on pilot's watches, balancing legibility with unique aesthetics.

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