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Dan Henry 1970vsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
197040h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
1970200m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
1970$310
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Thickness
14.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
40mm

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$750

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1970

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1970 for its striking looks, particularly the art deco hands and fantastic crystal. The 44mm size is noted as a drawback for wrists under 7 inches, and one owner reported strap change marks inside the lugs and a small mark on the clasp. The watch features a 41-hour power reserve and 200-meter water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1970 highly for its distinctive vintage-inspired design and value at $295.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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