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Dan Henry 1970vsZelos Skyraider 2

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
Skyraider 2
ZelosSkyraider 2
MSRP $2,399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
Skyraider 242mm
Power Reserve
197040h
Skyraider 240h
Water Resistance
1970200m
Skyraider 250m
MSRP
1970$310
Skyraider 2$2,399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.8mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
48.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Mokume Gane
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Mokume

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6498-1 Élaboré
Type
Automatic
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$2,399

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 2

The Zelos Skyraider 2 is praised for its value, particularly offering unique dial materials like meteorite at a fraction of luxury prices, and its bronze case is noted for a warm glow. Reviewers and owners highlight the Flieger-inspired design and the use of a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, with BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova lume. Some owners find the skeletonized variant ideal for style over everyday legibility, while others note the brand's past designs have sometimes been hard to read or bulky. The Zelos Skyraider 2 is available in various materials and dial options, with prices ranging from $699 to $1,399. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Skyraider 2 highly for its distinctive materials and design at a competitive price point.

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