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Dan Henry 1975vsRolex Submariner Date

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

1975
Dan Henry1975
MSRP $310
Submariner Date
RolexSubmariner Date
MSRP $11,350
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Dan Henry 1975

Owners and reviewers praise the Dan Henry 1975 for its excellent value, retro styling, attractive dial with orange accents, and thin, wearable case. The bubble crystal is a highlight, though some find the lume weak. The Miyota 9015 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between -10/+30 seconds per day. The push-pull crown means it is not a true diver, and the black sapphire bezel can wash out in certain light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dan Henry 1975 highly for its retro charm and superb value.

Rolex Submariner Date

Owners widely praise the Rolex Submariner Date for its refined Oyster bracelet and unmatched build quality, with many considering it a versatile "one-watch collection" piece suitable for daily wear. However, some find its polished aesthetic sterile and prefer the cleaner symmetry of the no-date version, while the cyclops magnifier is a point of contention for its functionality versus visual distraction. Accuracy figures for the 3235 movement vary, with some reports of subpar amplitude causing issues, though specific figures are not provided. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Submariner Date highly for its exceptional build quality and versatility as a durable, classic luxury watch.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197539mm
Submariner Date41mm
Power Reserve
197540h
Submariner Date70h
Water Resistance
1975150m
Submariner Date300m
MSRP
1975$310
Submariner Date$11,350

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Finish
Brushed and polished
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
150m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
White
Blue
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
3235
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$11,350
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