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Dan Henry 1970vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $725

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER39mm
Power Reserve
197040h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Water Resistance
1970200m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
1970$310
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$725

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
14.8mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

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

2 specs
Caliber
V192
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$725

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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

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's gorgeous, unique red dial and vintage-inspired design, finding it a sturdy and reliable everyday watch. Some owners, however, question the value proposition at around $700 for a solar quartz model, citing its 13-15mm thickness and the 24-hour subdial as drawbacks. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day, while another notes the V192 solar movement offers a six-month power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER a capable and versatile chronograph, with its striking dial and everyday wearability being the most frequently cited strengths.

From video reviewers

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's solar movement provides reliable power without battery replacements and accurate timekeeping, with a claimed accuracy of ±15 seconds per month. A notable trade-off is the watch's slightly thicker profile and somewhat lacking lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the bezel action is smooth and clicky, with one reviewer praising it and the other not mentioning it.

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