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Dan Henry 1945vsVaer Calendar Field

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1945
Dan Henry1945
MSRP $300
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
194541.5mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
194540h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
1945
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
1945$300
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Field
Diameter
41.5mm
36mm
Thickness
13.8mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$189

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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.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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