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Dan Henry 1939vsLongines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

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1939
Dan Henry1939
MSRP $290
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
MSRP $3,200

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193941mm
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED42mm
Power Reserve
193940h
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED72h
Water Resistance
1939
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED300m
MSRP
1939$290
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED$3,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13.9mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.2mm
52.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$3,200

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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.

Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its retro design and versatility, with some noting it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest and its crystal height contributes to a perceived thinness. However, the 50mm lug-to-lug length is a point of contention, with some finding it a drawback while others report it fits flush on larger wrists and curves well on smaller ones. The clasp is reported to scratch easily, and some owners note dust can collect on the dial, while the lume is considered not strong and the bracelet lacks end links. Overall, owners value the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its appealing vintage aesthetic and comfortable wearability, despite some practical concerns regarding the clasp and dial.

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