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Dan Henry · 1970

Dan Henry 1970

Ref. DH70-40M-O12 · Diver

$310In stock

Case

Diameter
40mm
Thickness
14.8mm
Lug-to-lug
45.7mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Water resistance
200m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Orange

Movement

Type
Automatic

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
rubber
Hands
baton

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The Dan Henry 1970 is widely praised for its world-class design, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value, with owners frequently noting unexpected compliments. Its gorgeous dial and art deco hands are highlighted as significant strengths, offering a style similar to high-end watches at a much lower price point. Some owners report issues with the crystal, with speculation that temperature changes or a brittle coating may be factors, though Dan Henry reportedly addresses these with improved crystals in newer batches. One owner noted the movement as unremarkable for the price and described the timegrapher performance as worse than a used alternative. Overall, owners and community members rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its exceptional design and value proposition, making it a standout in its price category.

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