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Dan Henry 1939vsHamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

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1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
MSRP $995

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto40mm
Power Reserve
193940h
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto80h
Water Resistance
1939
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto50m
MSRP
1939$290
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto$995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.9mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Standard
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$995

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto for its classic yet modern aesthetic, comfortable 37mm size suitable for smaller wrists, and superb case finishing for the price. The textured silver dial and subtle blue hands are noted as appealing details, and the watch is seen as versatile for both casual and formal wear. Accuracy is reported as impressive, with some owners observing deviations of only 1-2 seconds per day. One owner noted a discrepancy in the stated case thickness, with Hamilton listing 10.10mm. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto highly for its excellent value and versatile, classic design.

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