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Dan Henry 1970vsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
Presage Sharp Edged Series
SeikoPresage Sharp Edged Series
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
Presage Sharp Edged Series40.2mm
Power Reserve
197040h
Presage Sharp Edged Series45h
Water Resistance
1970200m
Presage Sharp Edged Series100m
MSRP
1970$310
Presage Sharp Edged Series$1,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
14.8mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Orange
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R21
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$1,100

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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.

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series is widely lauded for its sharp, angular case design and the intricate finishing of its dials, often featuring traditional Japanese motifs like the Asanoha pattern. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the beautiful interplay of polished and hairline finishes on the case and bracelet, the use of sapphire crystals, and a robust 100m water resistance. The collection is powered by reliable in-house automatic movements, with many models featuring the 6R35 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve. Some specific models are noted for their refined finishing and updated case facets, while the 24-hour sub-dial on certain variants is considered a niche complication. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series highly for its striking design and quality finishing at its price point.

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