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Dan Henry 1945vsLongines LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION

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1945
Dan Henry1945
MSRP $300
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesLONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600
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.

LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its refined, classic design and slim, polished case, with reviewers highlighting its visual discretion and splendor through simplicity. Owners appreciate its versatile aesthetic, suitable for both formal and casual wear, and note the improved date window execution. The watch is powered by the anti-magnetic, 72-hour power reserve calibre L891.5. Some find the silver baton hands on white dials can be difficult to read, and a few feel the date complication detracts from its classic charm. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its elegant styling and value.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
194541.5mm
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Power Reserve
194540h
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
1945
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
1945$300
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
41.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13.8mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.7mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
L891.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$2,600
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