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Dan Henry 1970vsZelos Vitesse

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1970
Dan Henry1970
MSRP $310
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197040mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
197040h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
1970200m
Vitesse50m
MSRP
1970$310
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
14.8mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Orange
Gulf

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret L100

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$1,499

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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 Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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