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Dan Henry 1972vsVaer Design Navy Solar

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1972
Dan Henry1972
MSRP $370
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197241mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
197240h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
1972
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
1972$370
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
43mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Navy

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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