Dan Henry Watches

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by yoast

Congrats Adam!
I love the floating hands :)

Thanks Joost

All the hands line up nicely too

[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

[RXAPPP]

Pretty cool and a great price too!

[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.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by SearChart

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.

Yeah, that's the thing.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Porter

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.

I've wondered this too. I wish he had used acrylic. I thought mineral glass was pretty tough, but Steve's photo does not inspire confidence.

[Porter]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I've wondered this too. I wish he had used acrylic. I thought mineral glass was pretty tough, but Steve's photo does not inspire confidence.

Let's do it! Sending a mail in a few minutes with the question to DH. For sure there's a good reason... Now I'm very curious.

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

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Porter

Let's do it! Sending a mail in a few minutes with the question to DH. For sure there's a good reason... Now I'm very curious.

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

Yeah, tell him he's got a small but discerning fan club on TRF, too

[Porter]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Yeah, tell him he's got a small but discerning fan club on TRF, too

Done! Cheers!

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

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by Porter

Done! Cheers!

"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.

[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by Porter

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.

That is very generous, Carlos. Thank you. Truthfully I've already disposed of the watch. What I have left are 1) the Dan Henry watch roll and 2) good memories

[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?

[Friar]

Looks very sharp Adam and very comfortable as well I’d wager.

[Old Expat Beast]

Thanks Gary, yes it is pretty easy-wearing. Quite heavy though. The two piece case is really substantial.

[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?