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Dan Henry 1972vsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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1972
Dan Henry1972
MSRP $370
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197241mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
197240h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
1972
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
1972$370
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$189

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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.

Spinnaker Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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