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Dan Henry 1939vsSeiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

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1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290
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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition for its attractive, well-made design and gorgeous dial, noting its jewel-toned teal color and rippling-water pattern. The bezel action is smooth with a muted sound, and the case and bracelet offer a more comfortable feel than previous iterations. However, multiple owners express disappointment with the accuracy of the 6R movement at its price point, with some noting theirs runs slow, and consider the price too high. The steep rehaut and marker size make the 24-hour numbers difficult to read, and some find the case design makes the watch feel top-heavy despite wearing smaller. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition highly for its striking dial and refined case design, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy at its price.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition44mm
Power Reserve
193940h
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition50h
Water Resistance
1939
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition200m
MSRP
1939$290
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition$3,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
13.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
49.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Standard
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
8L35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
50h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$3,300
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