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Dan Henry 1970vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
MSRP $995

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
197040h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
1970200m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
MSRP
1970$310
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
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
6R55
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$995

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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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

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