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Dan Henry 1945vsPagani Design PD-1644 Full Black

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1945
Dan Henry1945
MSRP $300
PD-1644 Full Black
Pagani DesignPD-1644 Full Black
MSRP $115

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
194541.5mm
PD-1644 Full Black40mm
Power Reserve
194540h
PD-1644 Full Black40h
Water Resistance
1945
PD-1644 Full Black100m
MSRP
1945$300
PD-1644 Full Black$115

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
VK63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$115

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What people say

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1644 Full Black

Pagani Design PD-1644 Full Black owners praise its incredible value, solid build quality with stainless steel cases, solid end links, and sapphire crystals, and the sweeping chronograph seconds hand provided by its Seiko VK63 mecaquartz movement. Some owners appreciate its finishing and feel on the wrist, considering it a legitimate brand rather than a replica. However, subdial legibility can be an issue in low light, and the lume is described as almost non-existent. One owner notes sharp clasp edges, and another points out that hands may not always align perfectly. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1644 Full Black highly for its exceptional value and mecaquartz chronograph functionality at its price point.

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