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Dan Henry 1939vsLorca MODEL No.1 GMT

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1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290
MODEL No.1 GMT
LorcaMODEL No.1 GMT
MSRP $1,875
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
193940h
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
Water Resistance
1939
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
MSRP
1939$290
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
13.9mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Standard
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
C125
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$1,875
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