Dan Henry 1972vsTissot PRX

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Dan Henry 1972 at true scale

1972

Tissot PRX at true scale

PRX

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.7mm

41.5mm

lowest

Thickness

12.7mm

lowest

14.5mm

Water Resistance

n/a

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

60h

MSRP

$370

lowest

$2,150

Movement

Quartz

Tissot Valjoux A05.H31

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14.54mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
n/a
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Tissot Valjoux A05.H31
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$2,150
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Dan Henry 1972

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.

Tissot PRX

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PRX for its exceptional finishing, integrated bracelet quality, and overall value, with many noting it feels far more luxurious than its price suggests. The watch is frequently highlighted for its comfortable wearability, refined dial patterns, and robust feel, making it a compelling daily wearer. Some owners report issues with chronograph hand reset and quality control on specific variants, and the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment is a noted trade-off. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PRX highly for its impressive finishing and bracelet quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The integrated bracelet design is a key feature. The lack of micro-adjustments on the bracelet is a drawback. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition of the chronograph version compared to the Powermatic 80.