1939
$2901,148
41 mm50 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Dan Henry 1939 Military Chronograph is a superb blend of vintage military flair and modern durability. It's perfect for enthusiasts seeking a functional chronograph that captures the essence of 1930s aviation timepieces without breaking the bank. At around $220, it offers exceptional value for those who appreciate intricate dials and practical features.
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A chronograph crafted in the military tradition, with three measurement scales and large pushers. In the 1930s, chronographs were all about function. Those sophisticated timepieces were worn by Navy and Air Force officers who used the scales to calculate distance, speed, or even heart rate. They were the smartwatches of their era. I pay tribute to the chronographs of that era because of their beautiful dials that provide a wealth of information and astonishing legibility. Those watches were technical timepieces; thanks to the information they provided, battles were won and lives were saved – DH
6.8
SolidSensei Score — Solid
A dependable choice; know the trade-offs going in.
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At a glance
Strengths & trade-offs
Pulled straight from the spec sheet, framed for the buyer. The editorial verdict is the Sensei's take above.
Strengths
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
Trade-offs
- No lume
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 41 mm it has present, sporty proportions, a long 49.2 mm lug-to-lug favours larger wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- DH39-C01
- Released
- 2017
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 41 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 49.2 mm
- Thickness
- 13.9 mm
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel 316L
- Water resistance
- 50 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire · anti-reflective treatment
- Bezel
- Fixed
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- chocolate
- Dial finish
- Gloss
- Indices
- applied gilt
- Lume
- None
- Strap / bracelet
- leather
- Functions
- Chronograph, Pulsometer, Telemeter, Tachometer
- Fit
- Unisex
The maker
Dan Henry Watches
The philosophy behind Dan Henry Watches is to make high-quality, aesthetically pleasing vintage watches at accessible prices. Dan aims to evoke the thrill of collecting and to democratize the experience of wearing historical pieces that have both style and significance.
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