Dennison Sunray Black In GoldvsTimex Automatic 1983 E Line 34mm

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Measurements
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Sunray Black In Gold

Automatic 1983 E Line 34mm
Diameter
37mm
34mm
Thickness
6.0mm
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
n/a
MSRP
$570
$279
lowest
Movement
Ronda Quartz Cal. 1062
Miyota 8215
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners and reviewers praise the Dennison Sunray Black In Gold for its beautiful sunray dial and top-notch finishing. The case design is considered impressive, with one reviewer finding it mistakable for a high-end Audemars Piguet. It is described as a fun and wearable product with a unique design. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dennison Sunray Black In Gold highly for its impressive finishing and distinctive case design at its price point.
The Timex Automatic 1983 E Line 34mm is widely praised for its attractive, retro "TV Dial" design and comfortable wearability, particularly on smaller wrists. Owners appreciate its proportional, classy aesthetic, minimalist hands, and all-steel construction, with some highlighting the blue dial as a standout. The 34mm case, despite its diameter, wears larger due to a prominent box crystal, with some finding it closer to a 36-37mm feel, and one owner noted the non-adjustable band was slightly too large. The Miyota 8215 automatic movement is a point of contention, with some owners calling it rough, noisy, and a disappointment, while others note it keeps near-perfect time or feel it misses the point of the watch. The Timex Automatic 1983 E Line 34mm is considered good value at $240, with its design and comfortable fit being its strongest attributes.
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