Dan Henry 1975vsSmiths Precista Mission Timer PRS-56

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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

Smiths Precista Mission Timer PRS-56 at true scale

Precista Mission Timer PRS-56

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

42mm

lowest

44.5mm

Thickness

10.5mm

lowest

14.5mm

Water Resistance

150m

highest

100m

MSRP

$310

lowest

$530

Movement

Automatic

ETA 251.264

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
ETA 251.264
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$530
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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.

Smiths Precista Mission Timer PRS-56

The Smiths PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-56 is widely praised as a unique and versatile watch offering excellent value, featuring a 60-minute chronograph with split-time functionality and a countdown bezel. Owners note the independent hour hand setting and the rarity of central minute chronographs. The ETA 251.264 quartz movement was a special order, as it had been discontinued as a stock item. Purchase requires patience due to limited order windows. Overall, owners rate the Smiths PRECISTA MISSION TIMER PRS-56 highly for its unique features and affordability.