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Dan Henry 1975vsGrand Seiko SBGV239

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

1975
Dan Henry1975
MSRP $310
SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
197539mm
SBGV23940mm
Power Reserve
197540h
SBGV23940h
Water Resistance
1975150m
SBGV239100m
MSRP
1975$310
SBGV239$3,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
10.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
9F82
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$310
$3,100

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What people say

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Dan Henry 1975

Owners and reviewers praise the Dan Henry 1975 for its excellent value, retro styling, attractive dial with orange accents, and thin, wearable case. The bubble crystal is a highlight, though some find the lume weak. The Miyota 9015 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between -10/+30 seconds per day. The push-pull crown means it is not a true diver, and the black sapphire bezel can wash out in certain light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dan Henry 1975 highly for its retro charm and superb value.

Grand Seiko SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

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