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Dan Henry 1970vsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
197040h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
1970200m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
1970$310
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
14.8mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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