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Dan Henry 1945vsPraesidus Desert Field

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

1945
Dan Henry1945
MSRP $300
Desert Field
PraesidusDesert Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
194541.5mm
Desert Field34mm
Power Reserve
194540h
Desert Field40h
Water Resistance
1945
Desert Field50m
MSRP
1945$300
Desert Field$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
41.5mm
34mm
Thickness
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Red

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$195

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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.

Praesidus Desert Field

Praesidus Desert Field owners highlight its textured dial, with one specifically mentioning the Black Texture variant. On balance, owners find the Praesidus Desert Field appealing for its dial textures.

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