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Dan Henry 1970vsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
197040h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
1970200m
SBGH26330m
MSRP
1970$310
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.8mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$6,200

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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