Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1945 or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1945 is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $3,900 for the LONGINES TUXEDO — a $3,600 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1945 or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

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

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1945 or the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The LONGINES TUXEDO carries a 54-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1945.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1945 run compared to the LONGINES TUXEDO?

The Dan Henry 1945 runs a quartz caliber, while the LONGINES TUXEDO runs a automatic (L895.5).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1945vsLongines LONGINES TUXEDO

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

Dan Henry 1945

1945-wwii-chronograph

MSRP $300

Longines LONGINES TUXEDO

L2.830.4.93.0

MSRP $3,900

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

194541.5mm

LONGINES TUXEDO40mm

Power Reserve

194540h

LONGINES TUXEDO54h

Water Resistance

1945—

LONGINES TUXEDO30m

MSRP

1945$300

LONGINES TUXEDO$3,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Black

Ivory

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

L895.5

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

54h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$3,900

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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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LONGINES TUXEDO

Owners and reviewers widely praise the LONGINES TUXEDO for its elegant vintage-inspired design, featuring an Art Deco dial with Arabic numerals and a versatile 38.5mm polished case. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to shorter, curved lugs, and its Calibre L893 automatic movement offers a 64-hour power reserve. Some reviewers point to the 30-meter water resistance and the plain black leather strap as minor drawbacks, while others note a preference for more brushed case finishing. Overall, the consensus is that the LONGINES TUXEDO is a handsome, accessible retro-styled watch offering excellent value and dial execution.

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