Dan Henry 1975vsMovado Series 800

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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 1975 at true scale

1975

Movado Series 800 at true scale

Series 800

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

42mm

n/a

Thickness

10.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

150m

200m

highest

MSRP

$310

lowest

$795

Movement

Automatic

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$795
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Reviews

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

Dan Henry 1975

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.

From video reviewers

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.

Movado Series 800

Owners widely praise the Movado Series 800 for its attractive, sporty aesthetic and solid construction, with some calling it a great-looking and well-functioning first watch. Reviewers note its tool-watch feel and dive watch elements, while owners report it holds up well and performs excellently over years of wear. However, some find the Movado Series 800 overpriced for its quartz movement and note that its secondhand price can seem high compared to alternatives. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Movado Series 800 positively for its appealing design and robust build quality at its price point.