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Dan Henry 1970vsFormex Stratos UTC

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

1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
Stratos UTC41mm
Power Reserve
197040h
Stratos UTC42h
Water Resistance
1970200m
Stratos UTC100m
MSRP
1970$310
Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
14.8mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$4,663

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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.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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