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Dan Henry 1970vsGrand Seiko SBGD201

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
SBGD20143mm
Power Reserve
197040h
SBGD201192h
Water Resistance
1970200m
SBGD201100m
MSRP
1970$310
SBGD201

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
14.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
51.8mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310

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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 SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

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