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Dan Henry 1939vsTissot PRX Carbon

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290
PRX Carbon
TissotPRX Carbon
MSRP $1,150
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.

Tissot PRX Carbon

The Tissot PRX Carbon is widely praised for its unique, stealthy forged carbon aesthetic and lightweight wearability, with many owners considering it a standout within the PRX line. Owners consistently highlight the comfortable, high-quality rubber strap and the appealing forged carbon look. Accuracy is noted as COSC-level, and the Powermatic 80 movement is specifically mentioned as featuring a silicon balance spring. However, legibility is hampered by a textured carbon dial and poor lume, and some owners find the dial too shiny. The $1,150 price point is considered high by some, though others view it as decent value. On balance, owners rate the Tissot PRX Carbon highly for its distinctive lightweight design and comfortable wearability.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
PRX Carbon40.5mm
Power Reserve
193940h
PRX Carbon80h
Water Resistance
1939
PRX Carbon100m
MSRP
1939$290
PRX Carbon$1,150

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13.9mm
11.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Carbon
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
Black carbon
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Powermatic 80
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$1,150
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