1963
$3002,571
42.5 mm100 m WRSapphire
The Sensei's take
The Dan Henry 1963 Pilot Watch is a striking tribute to aviation history, blending functionality with a sharp aesthetic. With its GMT function and robust design, it's perfect for enthusiasts who value both style and practicality. Given its features, it represents excellent value for those seeking a pilot watch without breaking the bank.
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The companion chronograph for pilots with GMT bezel and sapphire crystal. In the 1960s, flying was not only reserved for daredevil fighters, a big group were amateur pilots and loved this peculiar hobby. They were flying for fun, not for war, but they still needed a very legible watches that could provide precious information in the cockpit. These tool watches appeal to the adventurer in me, I can't escape seeing them worn under a flight jacket while piloting an airplane in the glamorous 1960's. They focus on the bare essentials for the heroes of that period, and some 50 years later still look rough and sexy. - DH
7.5
StrongSensei Score — Strong
A confident recommendation with few compromises.
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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
- Priced below what the spec suggests
- Everyday water resistance (100m)
- Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
- Luminous dial and hands
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 42.5 mm it wears boldly, a long 50 mm lug-to-lug favours larger wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- DH63-K11
- Released
- 2021
- Production
- Current production
- Case diameter
- 42.5 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 50 mm
- Thickness
- 13.9 mm
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel 316L
- Water resistance
- 100 m
- Crystal
- Sapphire · anti-reflective treatment
- Bezel
- GMT (bidirectional)
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- blue
- Dial finish
- Sandwich
- Indices
- mixed
- Lume
- Yes — Super-LumiNova
- Strap / bracelet
- leather
- Clasp
- buckle
- Functions
- Chronograph, GMT, Date Display
- 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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