Dan Henry Watches

[Old Expat Beast]

Looks great. The 24hr hand should reset with the top pusher, no?

[Car32]

Nope, top pusher starts and stops the sweep hand. The 24 hr hand also seems to be running even though the chronology is stopped. Not sure if this is a characteristic of the movement, as none of the various product shots on the Dan Henry website show the 24 hr hand at the 24 hr position.

[Old Expat Beast]

Sorry, meant to say bottom pusher. After you stop with the top pusher, what happens when you push the bottom pusher? Resets the sweep hand only?

[Car32]

Yes, the bottom pusher only resets the sweep hand. The website describes this dial as a 24 hr indicator, I just tried setting the time to a different time and the 24hr hand follows the hour hand, so it seems that this dial is meant to show you if its AM/PM. A bit of a let down, it would have been nicer if the 24hr hand stayed at the 24hr position to add to the symmetry, but by no means a big deal deal breaker.

[Old Expat Beast]

Oh, ok, that's interesting. I actually quite like that function; never seen it before. Not sure how useful it would be though.

How do you find the quality of the steel bracelet?

[Car32]

The watch came on the leather strap which I prefer. I looked at the steel bracelet but only briefly, and haven't unwrapped it from its plastic yet. Im not a fan of the beads of rice style and always intended to wear on the leather band. I really was just checking for a quick release mechanism on the steel band but there isn't one, which is a shame.

The leather band is "ok", not terrible but certainly not great, again for the price I am happy.

The canvas watch roll is a nice addition for the price but its not really my thing and I can't see myself ever using, it.

What do you think of quick release pins in general? Im thinking of some similar straps from Barton of Clockwork Synergy for my Sub but wondering if there is a higher chance of them failing.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Car32

The watch came on the leather strap which I prefer. I looked at the steel bracelet but only briefly, and haven't unwrapped it from its plastic yet. Im not a fan of the beads of rice style and always intended to wear on the leather band. I really was just checking for a quick release mechanism on the steel band but there isn't one, which is a shame.

The leather band is "ok", not terrible but certainly not great, again for the price I am happy.

The canvas watch roll is a nice addition for the price but its not really my thing and I can't see myself ever using, it.

What do you think of quick release pins in general? Im thinking of some similar straps from Barton of Clockwork Synergy for my Sub but wondering if there is a higher chance of them failing.

I think the quick release springbars on leather straps are a good idea, and seem to be strong, but I don't know how well they would hold up in the long term. I took them out of the supplied fabric straps, though, as they were too bulky. I really like the canvas watch rolls, and find them great for storage of other watches and for use when travelling. As mentioned earlier, I bought two extras.

[Car32]

Cool. How has your Dan Henry held up? Curious how long these $250 beauties are going to last.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Car32

Cool. How has your Dan Henry held up? Curious how long these $250 beauties are going to last.

Both still going strong. Looks like they have gained about one minute each in just under a year.

[collarcity]

DH 1964 panda came in last week. First microbrand purchase and as close as I've ever come to an impulse buy. One of the best chrono designs ever and under 40mm for $250 shipped? The sizing alone makes this a unicorn in today's market. I'm definitely impressed with the quality. Very wearable and loyal to the original Carrera. Domed crystal is especially awesome.

[Old Expat Beast]

Looks great Mark

[Car32]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Both still going strong. Looks like they have gained about one minute each in just under a year.

Awesome!!

[Car32]

Originally Posted by collarcity

DH 1964 panda came in last week. First microbrand purchase and as close as I've ever come to an impulse buy. One of the best chrono designs ever and under 40mm for $250 shipped? The sizing alone makes this a unicorn in today's market. I'm definitely impressed with the quality. Very wearable and loyal to the original Carrera. Domed crystal is especially awesome.

Looks amazing! Mine should be coming this week - I couldn’t resist!

[cnewberg]

Love the look of his new 1972 model... Might have to grab that after the Holiday season.

[collarcity]

Anyone else pick up the 39mm 1962 racing chronograph released this month? Been enjoying my blue version.

[Car32]

Originally Posted by collarcity

Anyone else pick up the 39mm 1962 racing chronograph released this month? Been enjoying my blue version.

I knew something was coming for a long time based on conversations with Dan (really nice guy), but to be honest, as a little underwhelmed. $10 more than the gran tourismo and no metal bracelet. The deal breaker for me is the mineral crystal which isn’t “sapphire coated”. My understanding is that it will scratch much more easily.

I tried on the evil panda though, it’s beautiful.

[Old Expat Beast]

Looks like the original run of Dan Henry watches (see post #1) is all sold out now, as of last July: https://danhenrywatches.com/blogs/museum-collection