Dan Henry 1975vsScurfa Diver One D1-500

Diver One D1-500
ScurfaDiver One D1-500

Ref. diver-one-d1-500-blue-10-year-anniversary-edition·MSRP $268

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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

Scurfa Diver One D1-500 at true scale

Diver One D1-500

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

42mm

lowest

47.7mm

Thickness

10.5mm

lowest

14.4mm

Water Resistance

150m

500m

highest

MSRP

$310

$268

lowest

Movement

Automatic

Ronda 715SM

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
500m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Ronda 715SM
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$268
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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.

Scurfa Diver One D1-500

Owners widely praise the Scurfa Diver One D1-500 for its robust 40mm case, described as ideal for everyday wear and reminiscent of an older Submariner, and its excellent legibility. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its strong lume, with one owner calling it the best they have seen, and note the precise 120-click bezel. The watch's 500-meter water resistance is deemed suitable for actual diving. Some owners appreciate the aluminum bezel's color as a change from black, and one owner finds the titanium case exceptionally light and warm. Overall, owners rate the Scurfa Diver One D1-500 highly for its tool diver design and perceived quality exceeding its price point.