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Dan Henry 1970vsSignum Cuda GMT

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
Cuda GMT
SignumCuda GMT
MSRP $499
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.

Signum Cuda GMT

Owners widely praise the Signum Cuda GMT for its striking Lapis Lazuli and thermally blued meteorite dials, with one owner finding the meteorite dial's light play stunning. The watch is also lauded for its exceptional lume, with one user reporting it "glows for hours and hours" and outperforms many more expensive watches. However, a significant concern raised by multiple owners is the weak lume on the hands, which is noted as being significantly weaker than the dial. One owner reported crystal fogging during kayaking, suggesting a failure of the 200m water resistance, and expressed dissatisfaction with the brand's response and warranty. The bezel action was initially stiff for one owner but improved after oiling. The 42.5mm titanium case features a scratch-resistant coating. Overall, owners are divided, with some praising the unique dials and strong lume while others cite concerns about hand lume and water resistance.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
Cuda GMT42.5mm
Power Reserve
197040h
Cuda GMT
Water Resistance
1970200m
Cuda GMT200m
MSRP
1970$310
Cuda GMT$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
14.8mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
49.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Lume
None
SuperLuminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$499
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