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Dan Henry 1962vsVario Futurist

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

1962
Dan Henry1962
MSRP $280
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
196239mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
196240h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
1962
Futurist100m
MSRP
1962$280
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Thickness
13.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.9mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
White
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$280
$648

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1962

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1962 for its legibility and attractive panda dial, noting its value under $300. However, some find its quartz chronograph functionality limited. One owner reports strap fitting difficulties due to tight tolerances and poor lume that fades quickly, with glowing sub-dial hands hindering legibility. Another owner describes black hands on black sub-dials as an issue for visibility. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1962 highly for its attractive panda dial and value, despite some concerns about its quartz chronograph functionality and legibility.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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