Dan Henry 1970vsIWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Dan Henry 1970 at true scale

1970

IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer Automatic at true scale

Aquatimer Automatic

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.7mm

n/a

Thickness

14.8mm

14.1mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

120h

MSRP

$310

lowest

$6,700

Movement

Automatic

32111

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.8mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Blue

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
n/a
32111
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
120h
Jewels
0
21
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$6,700
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Dan Henry 1970

The Dan Henry 1970 is widely praised for its world-class design, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value, with owners frequently noting unexpected compliments. Its gorgeous dial and art deco hands are highlighted as significant strengths, offering a style similar to high-end watches at a much lower price point. Some owners report issues with the crystal, with speculation that temperature changes or a brittle coating may be factors, though Dan Henry reportedly addresses these with improved crystals in newer batches. One owner noted the movement as unremarkable for the price and described the timegrapher performance as worse than a used alternative. Overall, owners and community members rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its exceptional design and value proposition, making it a standout in its price category.

IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic as a beautiful, solid, and hard-wearing watch with great lume and a unique, functional bezel. Some owners find the 42mm case chunky and note that non-removable bars limit strap options, while one reviewer suggests the utilitarian and angular look, combined with a non-tapering bracelet and substantial weight, indicates a need for refinement. The movement is an automatic 32111 caliber with a 120-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic well for its robust build and functional bezel system.