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Dan Henry 1970vsGrand Seiko SLGA015

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
SLGA015
Grand SeikoSLGA015
MSRP $12,600

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
SLGA01543.8mm
Power Reserve
197040h
SLGA015120h
Water Resistance
1970200m
SLGA015200m
MSRP
1970$310
SLGA015$12,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
43.8mm
Thickness
14.8mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
51.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RA5
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
120h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$12,600

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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 SLGA015

The Grand Seiko SLGA015 is widely praised for its exceptional accuracy, with owners reporting performance far exceeding the stated 10 seconds per month. The Spring Drive movement's smooth sweep and 5-day power reserve are also noted strengths, as is the lighter titanium case construction. However, some owners find the bracelet extension non-intuitive, and one noted the clasp scratched easily. The watch features a nature-inspired, wave-like dial texture. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGA015 highly for its impressive accuracy and quality construction.

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