Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Rolex Submariner Date?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1970 is the cheaper of the two at $310, against $11,350 for the Rolex Submariner Date — a $11,040 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Rolex Submariner Date?

The Rolex Submariner Date wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Dan Henry 1970 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Rolex Submariner Date?

The Rolex Submariner Date is rated to 300m versus 200m for the Dan Henry 1970.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Rolex Submariner Date?

The Rolex Submariner Date carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1970.

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Dan Henry 1970vsRolex Submariner Date

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Dan Henry 1970

DH70-40M-O12

MSRP $310

Rolex Submariner Date

126618LB

MSRP $11,350

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

197040mm

Submariner Date41mm

Power Reserve

197040h

Submariner Date70h

Water Resistance

1970200m

Submariner Date300m

MSRP

1970$310

Submariner Date$11,350

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

40mm

41mm

Thickness

14.8mm

—

Lug-to-Lug

45.7mm

—

Lug Width

22mm

—

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Oystersteel

Finish

Brushed and polished

18 kt yellow gold

Water Resistance

200m

300m

Caseback

Solid

Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Orange

Blue

Indices

Applied

Index

Lume

None

Chromalight

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

3235

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$310

$11,350

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