Dan Henry 1975vsEdox 1973 Date
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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.

1975

1973 Date
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
n/a
Thickness
10.5mm
lowest
11.3mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m
highest
MSRP
$310
lowest
$815
Movement
Automatic
Caliber 53 (Ronda 515)
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1975 for its attractive dial, orange accents, bubble crystal, and thin, wearable 39mm case, offering excellent value. Reviewers note its retro styling and boxed sapphire crystal, while some owners highlight its fantastic lume and impressive inner rotating crystal bezel. One owner found the black sapphire bezel can wash out in certain light, and another user reported weak lume on their example. The watch utilizes an automatic movement, and accuracy figures range from -10/+30 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dan Henry 1975 highly for its retro styling and exceptional value.
The vintage aesthetic and color options of the dial are a shared strength. The lume performance is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagree on whether the watch's design is ultimately a hit or a miss.
The Edox 1973 Date is noted for its busy dial, with one owner disliking the script font used for "hand winding." The watch features a 41mm case and 200m water resistance, powered by a Ronda 515 quartz movement. Overall, owners find the Edox 1973 Date to be a functional quartz dive watch with a specific aesthetic that may not appeal to all.
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