JIANGHUN War Drum ChronographvsJunghans 1972 Chronoscope Quarz

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Measurements
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War Drum Chronograph

1972 Chronoscope Quarz
Diameter
42mm
43.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
n/a
Thickness
14.6mm
11.3mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
MSRP
$488
lowest
$960
Movement
SL-4801
Junghans J645.83
Case
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Owners widely praise the JIANGHUN War Drum Chronograph for its well-balanced dial and well-finished markers, with one owner noting the fine chamfers on the case are appealing. Some owners report issues with crooked indexes and misaligned date windows, and opinions on the watch's size vary, with some finding it wears small and others noting its presence despite a 42mm case diameter. The watch utilizes the SL-4801 automatic mechanical movement. On balance, owners rate the JIANGHUN War Drum Chronograph highly for its dial finishing and case details at the price.
Owners widely praise the Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Quarz for its beautiful, no-nonsense design and excellent execution. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the chronograph functions as accurate and the pushers as offering positive action, with particular appreciation for the dial execution, including dished subdials. One owner notes the build quality is very impressive. A downside mentioned is the plexiglass crystal, which scratches more easily than sapphire. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Junghans 1972 Chronoscope Quarz highly for its attractive design and well-executed chronograph functions.
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