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Dan Henry 1939vsHamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M

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1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M24mm
Power Reserve
193940h
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M40h
Water Resistance
1939
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M50m
MSRP
1939$290
American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M$795

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
41mm
24mm
Thickness
13.9mm
8.64mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
16mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
980.163

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$795

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1939

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1939 for its striking, art-like design, detailed multi-layered dial with glossy black background and gold raised markers, and the solid clicking feel of its chronograph buttons. The gorgeous domed crystal and smooth chrono sweep back are also noted positives, contributing to a feeling of sturdiness and exceptional value at $220. Some owners express disappointment it uses a quartz movement, and one owner found it surprisingly heavy. After two years of daily wear, the watch has sustained abuse with only minor bezel nicks and barely visible scratches on the glass, while its chronograph pushers retain an audible click. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1939 highly for its detailed design and exceptional value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing and classic aesthetic are consistently praised. The lack of lume is a significant drawback for legibility in low light.

Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M as a stunning and underrated dress watch, with one owner even preferring it to the Cartier Tank. Reviewers highlight the quartz movement's smooth winding, hacking seconds, and easy syncing, alongside appreciation for the absence of a date complication and the curved case design. The watch retails for $500-$600 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton American Classic Boulton Small Second Quartz M highly for its elegant Art Deco design and practical quartz movement features.

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