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Dan Henry 1972vsHelgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

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1972
Dan Henry1972
MSRP $370
Skyfighter (Refurbished)
HelgraySkyfighter (Refurbished)
MSRP $199

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197241mm
Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm
Power Reserve
197240h
Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h
Water Resistance
1972
Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m
MSRP
1972$370
Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.7mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$370
$199

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What people say

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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.

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) for its handsome, sporty yet understated design, finding it versatile and good value at its price point. One owner notes the watch is in excellent condition with no marks on the case or crystal, and only minor scuffs on the caseback. However, the brand faces criticism for poor build quality, low-quality movements, and a lack of customer service. On balance, owners find the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) to be a versatile and well-priced quartz chronograph, despite concerns about the brand's overall quality and service.

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