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Dan Henry 1972vsZelos Eagle 2

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1972
Dan Henry1972
MSRP $370
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197241mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
197240h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
1972
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
1972$370
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
39mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$899

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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.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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