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Dan Henry 1970vsGrand Seiko SBGA481

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
SBGA48144.5mm
Power Reserve
197040h
SBGA48172h
Water Resistance
1970200m
SBGA481200m
MSRP
1970$310
SBGA481$11,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
44.5mm
Thickness
14.8mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$11,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA481

Grand Seiko SBGA481 owners praise its light titanium case and sharp finishing, with one owner reporting it runs perfectly. Reviewers describe the SBGA481 as an unapologetically Grand Seiko creation with a unique hour hand and a "geeky, techy vibe" that some find daring. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGA481 is a fun and daring watch that showcases the brand's distinctive design language.

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