Dan Henry 1972vsStraton Sportiva and Volante

Owners praise the Dan Henry 1972 for its cool retro style, 12-hour chronograph, and value, with one owner noting comfortable wearability equivalent to a 40mm watch on a 6.25" wrist, a sapphire crystal, distinct chrono pusher clicks, and the unique ability to turn off the running seconds. However, the lume is not bright or evenly applied, and the alarm feature is widely considered poorly executed, quiet, short-lived, and difficult to use. One owner reported a negative customer service experience involving a dead quartz movement. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1972 well for its retro styling and chronograph functionality, despite significant criticisms of its alarm and lume.

Owners praise Straton's customer service and the unique horizontal brushed dial on the Volante, with one owner noting the BGW9 lume on thin hands is surprisingly good. The 38mm size is recommended for wrists smaller than 7 1/4 inches. Some owners report the meca-quartz movement is not very precise, and one owner experienced a band that was too short with no response from customer service. Overall, owners appreciate the Straton Sportiva and Volante for its distinctive dial and comfortable bracelet, despite some reservations about the meca-quartz movement's precision.