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Dan Henry 1972vsRZE Urbanist

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1972
Dan Henry1972
MSRP $370
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197241mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
197240h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
1972
Urbanist100m
MSRP
1972$370
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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