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Dan Henry 1970vsGrand Seiko STGK031

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

1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
STGK031
Grand SeikoSTGK031
MSRP $6,600

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
STGK03130mm
Power Reserve
197040h
STGK03150h
Water Resistance
1970200m
STGK031100m
MSRP
1970$310
STGK031$6,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
30mm
Thickness
14.8mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
36.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9S27
Power Reserve
40h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$6,600

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 STGK031

Grand Seiko STGK031 owners widely praise its subtle, light pink dial that shifts to appear white or silver depending on lighting, its refined 30mm case size, and its simple elegance. Some find the 30mm sizing perfect for wearability, with one owner noting it is ideal for those who find 38mm watches too large. The Zaratsu polishing is also a noted strength. However, the Calibre 9S27 movement has a 50-hour power reserve and an accuracy range of +8 to -3 seconds per day, which some consider modest for the price. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko STGK031 highly for its versatile dial and refined 30mm case.

From video reviewers

The 50-hour power reserve of the Calibre 9S27 movement is a shared strength. The 36mm lug-to-lug measurement is a weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the premium feel of the polished stainless steel case and bracelet compared to Zaratsu polishing.

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