Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1945 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1945 is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $2,600 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $2,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1945 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Dan Henry 1945 wears larger at 41.5mm versus 39mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1945 or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1945.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1945 run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Dan Henry 1945 runs a quartz caliber, while the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION runs a automatic (L888.5).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1945vsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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 ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.910.4.99.6

MSRP $2,600

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

194541.5mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm

Power Reserve

194540h

ELEGANT COLLECTION72h

Water Resistance

1945—

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

1945$300

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs

Caliber

—

L888.5

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$2,600

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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.

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its value and traditional styling, offering versatility for both casual and formal wear. Owners note its elegant appearance can be suitable for any occasion. However, some find its thickness and hand color potentially confusing, with polished hands sometimes difficult to read in certain light. On balance, owners rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its value and timeless design.

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