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Dan Henry 1963vsSternglas Merion

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1963
Dan Henry1963
MSRP $380
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
196342.5mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
196340h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
1963
Merion200m
MSRP
1963$380
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42.5mm
41mm
Thickness
13.9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Pepsi
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$380
$701

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1963

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1963 for its attractive vintage aviation look, precise dial printing, sunken sub-dials, sandwich dial construction, domed crystal, and well-executed case finishing, all at an astonishing price point. The chronograph button action is described as satisfying, and the 40mm size is noted as easy to read and versatile. However, some owners found the stock strap disappointing and replaced it. The lume is described as terrible, and the 12-click bezel could offer better resistance. Opinions are mixed on the perceived case quality, with some finding it cheap and lacking a "solid" feel, while others appreciate its mixed finish and slimmer profile. Some question the utility of the 24-hour sub-dial chronograph movement. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1963 highly for its exceptional value and vintage aesthetic.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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