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Dan Henry 1970vsSeiko Astron

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,700

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
Astron43.3mm
Power Reserve
197040h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
1970200m
Astron100m
MSRP
1970$310
Astron$2,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
43.3mm
Thickness
14.8mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Orange
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
5X83
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
25
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$2,700

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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 Astron

The Seiko Astron is widely praised for its advanced timekeeping technology, including GPS and radio wave synchronization, offering grab-and-go convenience and exceptional accuracy, with some users reporting +/- 15 seconds per month or even 1/2 second per day for its autonomous quartz movement. Owners appreciate its well-finished titanium cases and bracelets, detailed dials with high-contrast markers, and lightweight, comfortable wearability. However, some find the price point of around $2,000 to $2,400 expensive, noting that GPS sync works best outdoors and that certain models lack screw-down casebacks, impacting water resistance. The lume is described as sparse on some models, and recessed buttons require tools to operate. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Astron highly for its cutting-edge technology and comfortable, well-finished design, with the value proposition becoming more compelling when models are found at a discount.

From video reviewers

The watch's automatic time zone adjustment via GPS is a notable feature. The watch's solar-powered charging system can take up to 6 months to fully charge, which may not be ideal for users who need a quick power boost.

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