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Dan Henry 1964vsVaer Design Navy Solar

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

1964
Dan Henry1964
MSRP $300
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
196438mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
196440h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
1964
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
1964$300
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
12.9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
43mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Navy

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$300
$299

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1964

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1964's 38mm case size as ideal for smaller wrists and its vintage panda execution as the best in its affordable price bracket, with build quality and finishing exceeding its $250 price point. Legibility is generally good, and the watch is considered excellent value. However, some owners report quality control issues like dust on the dial and crystal underside, sharp case edges, and subpar stock straps. The 19mm lug width limits strap options, and while the mineral crystal is durable for some, it is a concern for others. Subdial functions on the chronograph could be improved, and the date on the date version is hard to read. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1964 highly for its vintage panda execution and value at the $250 price point.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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