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Dan Henry 1972vsFerro Distinct 2

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

1972
Dan Henry1972
MSRP $370
Distinct 2
FerroDistinct 2
MSRP $445

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197241mm
Distinct 244mm
Power Reserve
197240h
Distinct 240h
Water Resistance
1972
Distinct 250m
MSRP
1972$370
Distinct 2$445

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$445

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Dan Henry 1972

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1972 Maverick for its cool retro style, 12-hour chronograph, sapphire crystal, and comfortable 40mm-equivalent wearability. The distinct chrono pusher clicks and the unique ability to turn off the running seconds are also noted strengths. However, the lume is not bright or evenly applied, and the alarm feature is considered poorly executed, with a quiet, short-lived alarm and a difficult-to-use pusher. One owner reported a negative customer service experience involving a dead quartz movement. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1972 highly for its retro styling and value despite noted shortcomings in its lume and alarm functionality.

Ferro Distinct 2

The Ferro Distinct 2 is noted for its well-polished finish and a screw-down crown for improved grip. One owner reports the flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating and the dial has no lume. The watch is available with quartz Ronda, Miyota automatic, or ETA automatic movements and features a 100m water-resistant stainless steel case. Overall, owners and reviewers highlight the Ferro Distinct 2's improved finishing and practical screw-down crown as key strengths.

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