Dan Henry 1970vsDOXA SUB 250T GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Dan Henry 1970 at true scale

1970

DOXA SUB 250T GMT at true scale

SUB 250T GMT

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.7mm

n/a

Thickness

14.8mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

250m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

50h

MSRP

$310

lowest

$2,790

Movement

Automatic

Automatic

Case

5 specs
Thickness
14.8mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
250m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Aquamarine

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$2,790
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Dan Henry 1970

The Dan Henry 1970 is widely praised for its world-class design, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value, with owners frequently noting unexpected compliments. Its gorgeous dial and art deco hands are highlighted as significant strengths, offering a style similar to high-end watches at a much lower price point. Some owners report issues with the crystal, with speculation that temperature changes or a brittle coating may be factors, though Dan Henry reportedly addresses these with improved crystals in newer batches. One owner noted the movement as unremarkable for the price and described the timegrapher performance as worse than a used alternative. Overall, owners and community members rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its exceptional design and value proposition, making it a standout in its price category.

DOXA SUB 250T GMT

The DOXA SUB 250T GMT is widely praised for its compact 40mm case, slim 10.85mm thickness, and sub-43mm lug-to-lug measurement, making it exceptionally comfortable and wearable. Reviewers highlight its functional GMT complication, precise bezel action, and the classic Doxa design language, noting its competitive pricing around €2,550 or $2,450. The skeletonized GMT hand is a point of discussion, with some finding it quirky or less intuitive, though others note it looks better in person and is easy to ignore for dive purposes. The watch is available in nine dial colors, with specific limited editions carrying a slight premium. Overall, reviewers rate the DOXA SUB 250T GMT highly for its wearable dimensions and value proposition as a capable dive watch with added GMT functionality.

From video reviewers

The watch's refined and wearable 42mm case size is a strength. Reviewers noted the iconic Doxa aesthetic combined with GMT functionality. No shared weaknesses were identified.