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Dan Henry 1945vsGrand Seiko SBGV239

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

1945
Dan Henry1945
MSRP $300
SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
194541.5mm
SBGV23940mm
Power Reserve
194540h
SBGV23940h
Water Resistance
1945
SBGV239100m
MSRP
1945$300
SBGV239$3,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F82

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$3,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

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