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Dan Henry 1939vsBoldr The Boys

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

1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290
The Boys
BoldrThe Boys
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
The Boys38mm
Power Reserve
193940h
The Boys40h
Water Resistance
1939
The Boys200m
MSRP
1939$290
The Boys$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
13.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Standard
The Boys' Brigade 90th Anniversary Edition
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$299

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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.

Boldr The Boys

Boldr The Boys is praised for its lightweight, durable titanium case, ergonomic lugs, and excellent legibility with strong lume. Owners note the competitive price and good customer service, while reviewers highlight the reliable SII NH35A movement and 200m water resistance. Some owners report that titanium scratches easily and question the brand's history and recognition. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Boldr The Boys highly for its practical features and value at $299.

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