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Dan Henry 1970vsLongines LEGEND DIVER

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
LEGEND DIVER
LonginesLEGEND DIVER
MSRP $3,850

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
LEGEND DIVER39mm
Power Reserve
197040h
LEGEND DIVER72h
Water Resistance
1970200m
LEGEND DIVER300m
MSRP
1970$310
LEGEND DIVER$3,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14.8mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Orange
White
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals and indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L888.6
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$3,850

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Longines LEGEND DIVER

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER for its faithful retro design, often calling it one of the best vintage reissues, with the 39mm variant lauded for its perfect size and the 42mm for its versatility. The watch is consistently noted as ISO 6425 compliant and powered by the COSC-certified L888.6 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its sophisticated look, clean no-date dial, and the well-made beads-of-rice bracelet, though some owners find the polished center links or overall polished finish dressier than expected for a diver. Owners are split on the 39mm's bracelet, with one finding it too "blingy" and another praising its comfort. The 42mm version's 50mm lug-to-lug measurement is considered long by some, while others find it comfortable. One owner of the 42mm model reported a scratched hour hand after 15 years, and another noted the original leather strap's poor quality.

From video reviewers

The Longines LEGEND DIVER features a unique blend of vintage design and modern functionality, with 300 meters of water resistance and a 72-hour power reserve. The watch's historical significance and aesthetic appeal are notable strengths. The 7-link bracelet is also a notable feature, although its quality and comfort are not explicitly discussed.

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