Dan Henry Watches

[Porter]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Thanks amigo. It'll be great for you. Especially the white one, with all that Med sunshine. It's only 41mm and the lugs are short and very downward curving. I'm picking up a strong late 60s, early 70s southern European vibe with this one. The floating hands are mesmerising, too

Adam you're killing me!!! Hahaha
I really tried more than 40mm but always felt them BIG (probably mental disorders).
But now I'm closing circles and instantly you will know why....


"If you're not having fun you're doing something wrong". Groucho Marx.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Porter

Adam you're killing me!!! Hahaha
I really tried more than 40mm but always felt them BIG (probably mental disorders).
But now I'm closing circles and instantly you will know why....


"If you're not having fun you're doing something wrong". Groucho Marx.

Ahaa...well done

[yoast]

Congrats Adam!
I love the floating hands :)

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

My 1968 just arrived, and I'm even more impressed with the quality of this than the 1939, especially the case, which is has incredible shape and finish. The 41mm size looks and feels just right. The leather strap suits it, and is good quality, but I mentioned a few pages back that I though this would look good on mesh, and I have one on the way.

I'll write up some more later, but here are some quick iphone pics.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by yoast

Congrats Adam!
I love the floating hands :)

Thanks Joost

All the hands line up nicely too

[SearChart]

Nice work Carlos!

And Congrats again, Adam

[Porter]

[QUOTE=SearChart;7951779]Nice work Carlos!



Thanks Bas! How is the Cartier movement? Found the missing parts? Cheers.

"If you're not having fun you're doing something wrong". Groucho Marx.

[SearChart]

[QUOTE=Porter;7951816]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Nice work Carlos!



Thanks Bas! How is the Cartier movement? Found the missing parts? Cheers.

"If you're not having fun you're doing something wrong". Groucho Marx.

Lol school can't order new parts from richemont so I'm $h!t outta luck

[Porter]

[QUOTE=SearChart;7951819]

Originally Posted by Porter

Lol school can't order new parts from richemont so I'm $h!t outta luck

Oh! Sorry Bas! That's frustrating...
Grey market??? Hahahaha

"If you're not having fun you're doing something wrong". Groucho Marx.

[Star Ferry]

RIP to my Dan Henry. It was in a drawer with all my shorts.

I had grabbed a pair of shorts quickly this morning before heading to a dental appointment in Central.

Apparently, this caused the watch to drop onto the hard plastic floor of the drawer. It couldn't have fallen far, but it was enough to shatter the glass.



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[SearChart]

I'm sorry to hear that Steve, that sucks..

[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by SearChart

I'm sorry to hear that Steve, that sucks..

I should have kept it in a caseBudi or at least in its watch roll.

The plan was to bring it on vacation to Thailand this wednesday... Oh well, happens

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

I should have kept it in a caseBudi or at least in its watch roll.

The plan was to bring it on vacation to Thailand this wednesday... Oh well, happens

Hope you have a great vacation, safe travels

[Old Expat Beast]

That's too bad. So how far approx did it drop?

[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

That's too bad. So how far approx did it drop?

It could not have been more than 17cm (height of the drawer). It must have landed at an unlucky angle.

Good news is I've already acquired its spiritual successor



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[SearChart]

Are you going to let your DH diver get repaired?

[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Are you going to let your DH diver get repaired?

I don't think I will have it repaired

[Porter]

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

I don't think I will have it repaired

Why? Is a very nice watch! Sure you can buy the crystal to DH for a very good price and any watchmaker would repair it for nearly nothing.

"If you're not having fun you're doing something wrong". Groucho Marx.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Porter

Why? Is a very nice watch! Sure you can buy the crystal to DH for a very good price and any watchmaker would repair it for nearly nothing.

"If you're not having fun you're doing something wrong". Groucho Marx.

I wonder if a suitable acrylic crystal could be found. That would make it even better, IMO.

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I wonder if a suitable acrylic crystal could be found. That would make it even better, IMO.

Probably yes, there are tons of generic acrylic crystals around in so many shapes and sizes.

But if you decide to go down this road you'll probably have to give up the water resistance.

[Porter]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I wonder if a suitable acrylic crystal could be found. That would make it even better, IMO.

Totally agree but not sure if it's possible to find one compatible with the case.
That's a good question for DH. Isn't it? Why mineral crystal than acrylic?

"If you're not having fun you're doing something wrong". Groucho Marx.

[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by Porter

Why? Is a very nice watch! Sure you can buy the crystal to DH for a very good price and any watchmaker would repair it for nearly nothing.

"If you're not having fun you're doing something wrong". Groucho Marx.

Mostly the time involved, and that I have no interest in dealing with a local repair shop

I will miss the watch though. It was a lot nicer than the Swatch that replaced it

[Porter]

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

Mostly the time involved, and that I have no interest in dealing with a local repair shop

I will miss the watch though. It was a lot nicer than the Swatch that replaced it

I'm in the other side of the world, I know, but probably I can get a crystal for you and if you want, one day, just send it to me and will repair it. Is a pity to leave the watch broken.

"If you're not having fun you're doing something wrong". Groucho Marx.

[yoast]

Crazy it broke so easily! As I moved recently, mine is still in the moving box somewhere. - Hope it survived...
On the other hand though, My swatch sistem51 that I wore twice, seemed to have died on me when I took it out of the budi a few days ago.

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

Mostly the time involved, and that I have no interest in dealing with a local repair shop

I will miss the watch though. It was a lot nicer than the Swatch that replaced it

[RXAPPP]

Pretty cool and a great price too!

[Friar]

Just ordered the silver 1939. We’re visiting family in Canada now so my new chronograph will be waiting at the post office until we return. Sure has a great looking dial.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Friar

Just ordered the silver 1939. We’re visiting family in Canada now so my new chronograph will be waiting at the post office until we return. Sure has a great looking dial.

Good choice, Gary

[Old Expat Beast]

Just received the Watchgecko mesh bracelet for my 1968 chrono. What do you guys think?

[bdex75]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Just received the Watchgecko mesh bracelet for my 1968 chrono. What do you guys think?

Those End links are $$


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[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by bdex75

Those End links are $$


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Is that good or bad?

[Porter]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Just received the Watchgecko mesh bracelet for my 1968 chrono. What do you guys think?

Hi Adam! Bit late but very busy these days!
Looks very nice. I love mesh bracelets, you know, but not sure for a Chronograph. I'm more with the perforated leather strap.
If you like it, enjoy it!! Cheers!


"If you're not having fun you're doing something wrong". Groucho Marx.