1970
$3101,040
40 mm200 m WRMineral
The Sensei's take
The Dan Henry 1970 is an excellent choice for those seeking a reliable automatic dive watch without breaking the bank. Its vintage-inspired design and robust performance make it stand out, particularly at its price point under $300. If you're a fan of utilitarian aesthetics and practical water resistance, this watch fits the bill.
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A reference model made for hardcore divers, tracking the elapsed minutes underwater. We are all fascinated with the underwater world. The development of practical diving equipment allowed mere mortals to relive the adventures of Jacques Cousteau beneath the sea. Those intrepid thrill-seekers needed reliable watches that could help them calculate when to return to the surface. Who hasn't dreamed of a hardcore diving watch? Wish granted with this automatic diver watch, boasting the ingenious super compressor principle that proved revolutionary when released. While it also looks great on firm grounds, this wristwatch was made to live underwater and its appearance is a constant reminder of its abilities. - 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
- Serious water resistance (200m)
- Versatile 40mm case
- Luminous dial and hands
Trade-offs
- Mineral crystal — scratches more easily than sapphire
- Tall 14.8mm case
- Priced above what the spec suggests
Sensei Says
The specs, in plain English
On the wrist
At 40 mm it lands in the modern sweet spot, a short 45.7 mm lug-to-lug keeps it friendly on smaller wrists.
The value
Fairly priced for what it is.
On the wrist
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Specifications
- Reference
- DH70-40M-O12
- Released
- 2016
- Production
- Limited edition
- Case diameter
- 40 mm
- Lug-to-lug
- 45.7 mm
- Thickness
- 14.8 mm
- Lug width
- 22 mm
- Case shape
- Round
- Case material
- stainless steel 316L
- Water resistance
- 200 m
- Crystal
- Mineral · sapphire-coated
- Bezel
- Dive (unidirectional)
- Caseback
- Closed
- Dial colour
- black
- Dial finish
- Matte
- Indices
- stick
- Lume
- Yes — Swiss Super Luminova
- Strap / bracelet
- rubber
- Clasp
- pin buckle
- Functions
- Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
- 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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