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Dan Henry 1972vsLongines RECORD

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1972
Dan Henry1972
MSRP $370
RECORD
LonginesRECORD
MSRP $2,450

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197241mm
RECORD38.5mm
Power Reserve
197240h
RECORD72h
Water Resistance
1972
RECORD30m
MSRP
1972$370
RECORD$2,450

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices
Applied
Painted Roman numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L888.4
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$2,450

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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.

Longines RECORD

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines RECORD for its COSC-certified L888.4 movement, often noting excellent timekeeping with results ranging from 0 to +2 seconds per day, and some seeing as poor as -5 or +5 seconds per day. The watch is frequently commended for its elegant and clean design, comfortable and thin case profile, and overall value. Specific praise is given to the sunburst silver dial with applied numerals, sharp blue hands, and Calatrava-style case. Drawbacks noted include the 30m water resistance, lack of micro-adjustment on the bracelet, and a lug-to-lug measurement that some find long for smaller wrists. One owner also felt it might not retain value as well as other brands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines RECORD highly for its COSC-certified movement and elegant, thin design at a competitive price point.

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