Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1970 is the cheaper of the two at $310, against $2,000 for the Longines DOLCEVITA — a $1,690 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Longines DOLCEVITA wears larger at 47mm versus 40mm for the Dan Henry 1970 — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Dan Henry 1970 is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Longines DOLCEVITA.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1970 or the Longines DOLCEVITA?

The Longines DOLCEVITA carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1970.

Side by side

Dan Henry 1970vsLongines DOLCEVITA

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

Dan Henry 1970

DH70-40M-O12

MSRP $310

Longines DOLCEVITA

L5.767.4.71.9

MSRP $2,000

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

197040mm

DOLCEVITA47mm

Power Reserve

197040h

DOLCEVITA45h

Water Resistance

1970200m

DOLCEVITA30m

MSRP

1970$310

DOLCEVITA$2,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Orange

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Roman numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

—

L592.5

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$310

$2,000

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

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Longines DOLCEVITA

Owners praise the Longines DOLCEVITA for its value and dial, with one owner finding it comfortable on the bracelet and stating its dial makes an alternative look pedestrian. One owner, however, described the crown as poor and the date window as useless. The Longines DOLCEVITA X YVY collaboration is a quartz watch that offers a bold, versatile look at $1,600, blending classic elegance with edgy style. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Longines DOLCEVITA to be a great value, with its dial being a standout feature.

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