Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1945 or the HELM Miyako?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1945 is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $375 for the HELM Miyako — a $75 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1945 or the HELM Miyako?

The Dan Henry 1945 wears larger at 41.5mm versus 40mm for the HELM Miyako — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1945 or the HELM Miyako?

The HELM Miyako carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1945.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1945 run compared to the HELM Miyako?

The Dan Henry 1945 runs a quartz caliber, while the HELM Miyako runs a automatic.

Side by side

Dan Henry 1945vsHELM Miyako

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

Dan Henry 1945

1945-wwii-chronograph

MSRP $300

HELM Miyako

miyako

MSRP $375

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

194541.5mm

Miyako40mm

Power Reserve

194540h

Miyako42h

Water Resistance

1945—

Miyako200m

MSRP

1945$300

Miyako$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Double-Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Gray

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$375

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Dan Henry 1945

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dan Henry 1945 for its rugged WW2-era pilot watch aesthetic and affordable price, with many appreciating its vintage hands and smooth chronograph sweep from the Miyota 6S20 meca-quartz movement. However, some find the 41.5mm case too large and the dial overly busy with subdials and scales, and note its 13.8mm thickness is substantial for a quartz chronograph. On balance, the consensus is that the Dan Henry 1945 offers significant vintage style and value for its price, despite some reservations about its dial layout and dimensions.

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HELM Miyako

HELM Miyako owners widely praise its exceptional value and quality, with multiple reports highlighting its stunning appearance and dial details. The watch is noted for its excellent accuracy, with figures around +1.5 to +2 seconds per day. One owner found the HELM Miyako to be tough and versatile, fitting well on a 6.6-inch wrist. Overall, owners consider the HELM Miyako an amazing value and a great watch, worth the wait for its availability.

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