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Dan Henry 1972vsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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1972
Dan Henry1972
MSRP $370
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197241mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
197240h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
1972
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
1972$370
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
40mm

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$750

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1972

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1972 Maverick for its cool retro style, 12-hour chronograph, sapphire crystal, and comfortable 40mm-equivalent wearability. The distinct chrono pusher clicks and the unique ability to turn off the running seconds are also noted strengths. However, the lume is not bright or evenly applied, and the alarm feature is considered poorly executed, with a quiet, short-lived alarm and a difficult-to-use pusher. One owner reported a negative customer service experience involving a dead quartz movement. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1972 highly for its retro styling and value despite noted shortcomings in its lume and alarm functionality.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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