Dan Henry 1975vsSheffield Diver 1

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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

Sheffield Diver 1 at true scale

Diver 1

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

42mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

10.5mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

150m

200m

highest

MSRP

$310

n/a

Movement

Automatic

Miyota 2035

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
0h
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
n/a
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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.

Sheffield Diver 1

Owners widely praise the Sheffield Diver 1 for its substantial, rugged case and overall quality at an affordable price, with many appreciating the blue dial and dial patina. Some owners note the bezel action could be crisper, and one found the non-quick-set date inconvenient. An owner reported difficulty removing the caseback during servicing, and another experienced tiny shock springs disappearing during cleaning. Overall, owners rate the Sheffield Diver 1 highly for its build quality and value.