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Dan Henry 1970vsFarer AQUAMATIC

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
AQUAMATIC
FarerAQUAMATIC
MSRP $875

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
AQUAMATIC38.5mm
Power Reserve
197040h
AQUAMATIC41h
Water Resistance
1970200m
AQUAMATIC200m
MSRP
1970$310
AQUAMATIC$875

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
14.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$875

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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.

Farer AQUAMATIC

Owners widely praise the Farer AQUAMATIC for its vibrant color palettes, clean design, and excellent wearability, particularly on its 38.5mm case, with multiple sources highlighting its value under $1,000 and the inclusion of multiple strap options. Reviewers and owners alike commend its build quality and dial details, with one owner noting the double AR coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting great timekeeping and another experiencing a watch running about 4 seconds per hour slow, requiring service. Some find the Sellita SW220-1 movement unremarkable, and the day/date font colors are noted by one owner as making the dial feel busy, while bezel grip is described as okay with slight wiggle, common for its price point. Overall, owners rate the Farer AQUAMATIC highly for its fun design and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The Farer AQUAMATIC features a visually appealing design with bold red accents and a spearmint dial. The watch's Swiss-made movement is a notable aspect. The price point is a trade-off against more established brands in the market.

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