The Best Affordable Vintage Inspired Chronograph Around $200 - Dan Henry 1939 Review

[@rickewilde]

Your intros just get better and better.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Rick :D Best regards, TGV

[@innesspendier12]

The Urban Gentry That Dr Dre beat tho ❤️

[@Km0577]

Rick wallace indeed

[@jj-hi7ub]

The Urban Gentry Hey Tristano. Can you tell me which movie is that in the intro, please?(first 2 seconds)

[@Km0577]

JJ same

[@stratonwatchco]

DAMN! That intro :) perfect contrast with the Dr. Dre back track!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Kyle :D Best regards, TGV

[@Snorp798]

Love what Dan Henry is doing. Just wish the sizes were smaller. A vintage inspired chronograph such as the ones you showed should be no larger than 38mm IMO.

[@theurbangentry]

That would be wonderful, the only issue then being the million comments saying I wish it was 40mm!! LOL Thank you, Best regards, TGV

[@11shore2]

The Urban Gentry the Mercer Lexington and Baltic bi-compax are hand wound column wheel chronographs that are under 40mm. Vintage inspired. Under $600

[@Mhonlumo1]

Wd have got it in a jiffy if not for the size. Its too freaking big.. :D

[@ogbsquared]

He keeps the ratio consistent by having the larger band size than most modern watches would have for the case size. It’s more in the modern taste as most vintage watches are too small for most.

[@mrki412]

Probably you are right, but after wearing few larger watches I can't adopt to anything smaller then 40 and my wrist is 6.9 inch.

[@williamtawiah7971]

I just have to give credit where credit is needed this channel has over 1,000 subscribers yet he takes his time to read the comment and find the ones that he likes that's real hard work and dedication

[@Furyjoell]

Recently got a 1970 and was blown away by the quality. I'm trying hard to resist buying a 1939 but I think resistance is probably futile.

[@HarveyMushman]

I have the 1939 on my wrist... and the 1947 on the other wrist :D DO IT!

[@daniellee8162]

I'm looking to get an SKX009 Pepsi bezel but I also might get 1939 along with the 1970 instead of the the SKX...or just might get both drivers and then get the 1939 later down the road.

[@alexfogg236]

Excellent use of Fritz Langs 1927 film metropolis in the introduction.

[@oskareriksson3835]

You just HAD to upload this when I've just ordered a new Seiko, didn't you? -.O

[@theurbangentry]

LOL, sorry, enjoy the Seiko! Thank you Oskar, Best regards, TGV

[@oskareriksson3835]

No worries, thanks and keep up the great job! //Oskar

[@JohnCharlesHallett]

Really enjoyed this review. Dan Henry's watches are great, you can feel his passion through his designs. Funnily enough I chose to wear my 1939 this morning, it gets lots of wrist time. Sometimes I find myself just idly staring at the beautiful dial. I also have a fantastic 1963 and am waiting for my 1970 to arrive. I would add that their customer service is second to none, they offered the perfect solution to two small problems I had. Highly recommended.

[@irulemuch]

I have the 1939 black chronograph and I love it, it's the closest to the Tissot Janeiro I'll be able to afford, and it looks amazing on the wrist. By the way your intros are amazing

[@HarveyMushman]

Same here! I love the Tissot Janeiro, but this little Dan Henry makes up for it. Glad to see someone with the same inspiration for the 1939.

[@liamo4]

Damn! Doing intros like that you should be in demand by all sorts of advertisers.

[@brucellinus]

I bought the black enamel dial version back in April. It is a gorgeous, refined, impeccably finished piece, irrespective of the modest price point. As an homage watch, blown up to the popular size of the moment, it is nicely proportioned -- without being trite or cutesy. The enameled dial is deep and rich. I love the double-domed crystal and the way the ARC has that violet-blue cast that reminds me of an SLR camera lens. The case and dial finishing on my piece seems flawless. I have seen more blemishes now on my Seiko and Orient automatics. The Seiko quartz movement has been super accurate (no surprise there) and the seconds hand registration is perfect. I can't tell you how many compliments I have received on this watch over the last nearly six months. As someone who has very limited resources to splurge on watches, this timepiece is a revelation. This brand reminds me of another brand that I think is doing fantastic things to a price point; AVI-8. If you love the Art Deco/Art Moderne period in design, you will love this watch. I can look out my window and see the Empire State and Chrysler Buidlings, and enjoy my watch. I can look at the telemetre scale and feel like Humphrey Bogart as the coastal artillery officer in "Across the Pacific". Now all I need is a Raymond Loewy designed toaster, a Lalique designed radiator cap, and a Chrysler Airflow! P.S. Really thinking about the 1970 Compressor with the Seiko automatic calibre. Might be a little Derek Flint-ish? I wonder if I can set it to awaken me from self-induced suspended animation?

[@Darko8997]

Hi TGV! I’m so glad that you and the channel are doing so well. Congratulations on your collaboration with Squale. What is your long term goal with the Urban Gentry channel? I mean you have already achieved so much. Best regards, Darko

[@theurbangentry]

Haha, thank you Darko. This is merely the beginning so much more to come. Stay tuned my friend, too much to even go into! But thank you for supporting me for so long. Best regards, TGV

[@MrJohnnnnnnyyyyyy]

Darko8997 b

[@DSG-c3s]

Hi TGV....i have never been a watch guy until recently. However things are very different now and I am in love with watches so much that I need to always have one on my wrist. Watching your channel has inspired me and taught me a lot about watches. I like how you present your videos and your honesty. Keep going, all the best and I hope we can continue to enjoy your videos for many more years to come. Regards, DG

[@nilsleucht2494]

Youre Intros are made really great recently. Thanks for all the effort you put in every video. I would be very pleased too see you keeping up this quality. Nils

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Nils, always appreciated. Best regards, TGV

[@LogicKidroy]

Your taste in music is truly amazing.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you sir! :D Best regards, TGV

[@andrewd7586]

I just received the 1939 black face DH + the 1970 with the orange chapter ring! Both stunning pieces but I absolutely adore the 1939! What a watch or watches! Great price & fantastic service from Dan Henry! Will hopefully add a few more yet. Great review as always Mr TGV! G’day from Down Under😎👍🏻

[@bobbobbing]

I've been wearing the black dial version for about 3 months now, and I'm still in love with it

[@theurbangentry]

So glad to hear, keep enjoying it my friend, Thank you, Best regards, TGV

[@rmaciel69]

Absolutely stunning watches!!! I just bought a Tissot Everytime, and I love it. Dan Henry are definitely in my line of sight for next piece thanks for this TGV.

[@markusf.7954]

Wow, just started checking out your channel again after a while, due to the current reignition of my watch obsession. I remember enjoying most of your videos back in the day, but i have to say, you really stepped up your game in terms of video quality. Especially that intro is so pleasing to look at. Great great work.

[@joshtsau]

Very cool review TGV! My only gripe is that they didn't keep the vintage scale. Lot's of companies are going after this vintage and retro look: Baselworld 2017 proved that, but they haven't embraced the vintage size just yet.

[@grunt5074]

Got gifted a silver dial one for Christmas recently, absolutely love it and it gets a surprising amount if compliments even from my non-watch enthusiast friends. If you're on the fence about it, go for it it's a great piece.

[@root6403]

Thank you mate , i have never heard of Dan Henry until now but i am glad i did thanks to you. Definitely going to get one to add to my modest 4 watches collection.Love your videos and your passion.All the best to you.Greetings from Southampton.Cheers

[@Yankee3164]

Grazie Tristano! I'd been eyeballing this brand, specifically in love with the silver dial 1939, and here you are reviewing the watch for me!

[@brewer9565]

Good review. I’ve got the Dan Henry 1970 Diver and also the Dan Henry 1963 Chrono and I’m very impressed by the quality of both. Excellent value for the $. As noted here, it’s evident that a great deal of thought was invested in the design. Highly recommended. My comments are completely unsolicited and wholly objective. Give this brand your attention. You will not be disappointed at this price point.

[@bubbab7792]

For the price and look of vintage, you cannot go wrong. Nice presentation TGV. Great intro, you have a gift.

[@molnie1]

Hi there Tristano! Got to tell you: Your intros are getting so, soooo awesome! I imagine you hosting a watch talk show after seeing this!!! Well done man! And also, that Dan Henry 1939 ... i think i'm gonna pull the trigger on it :) Best regards, João

[@yinzburgher]

The past few days I've mostly been wearing my new compressor style Dan Henry 1970 40mm shown at 1:46. It's a young company but so far they are doing all the right things. I've read on WUS that more NH35-based automatics will be coming in the next few years. I hope this is true. I think Dan has a great eye for design and seems to make quality control and customer service a big priority.

[@terryholt9581]

Got my first watch cause of you. Listening to you talk about watches peaked my interest. Had been in the market for something classy to wear for work. Got the orient esteem open heart dress watch. Love watching those moving parts.

[@patrickkelly5590]

I have the Dan Henry 1963 and love it. I wish it were an automatic, but you can't beat it for the price. I've been on the fence about the black dial 1939, but I think you've just pushed me over the edge.

[@macthompson1624]

that intro was amazing...

[@williamtawiah7971]

The intros on the videos are just stunning I know that hard work and dedication goes into these videos with regards to the urban Gentry

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you so much William. Deeply appreciated, onwards and upwards! Best regards, TGV

[@whispanic]

That introduction is perfection.

[@1megaelements]

Quickly becoming one of my favorite channels.

[@MrShanebizzle]

Just got the 1937 and LOVE it, so backtracked to this older review. Thanks TGV stay classy as usual and happy new year

[@erikslettmyr7236]

That intro, my god, marvellous!!! Just marvellous!!!

[@barrymcauley2591]

Best intro yet dude! Slickness personified

[@PrivTrd]

Only criticism is the 22mm lug width on this watches, it is not balanced for the models that are close to 40mm.

[@zoxomonocovo]

I keep coming back to this vid just to see the intro. Pure class and elegance manifested as auditory and visual components that is just so perfect to watch! (no pun intended)

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you so much, very kind of you to say and deeply appreciated. Best regards, TGV

[@niallmurray9725]

Excellent review, the intro was also one of my favourites to date! I noticed these pop up on the UGWC page a few months ago and was drawn to the black version, I immediately looked them up on the internet, but was put off buying one because I was weary of the quality, but after watching this would buy one now in a heartbeat. Mucho respect the brand, a gorgeous watch, at a good price point with a touch of class, look forward to see what else they bring out 👍

[@ricardorusso1462]

it's amazing how on the surface these watches are so similar to fashion watches (inexpensive quartz watches) but by being made with genuine love for watches and respect for the customer makes them totally different things

[@JonJonFtheW]

TGV backed by Dre production? Literally the last thing I expected, but I'm pleasantly surprised!

[@theurbangentry]

Haha, I had Busta Rhymes and Mobb Deep last week :D Thank you Jon, Best regards, TGV

[@alexfogg236]

These are the types chronographs I wish we would see more of these days. Actor Robert Mitchum wore a Gallet chronograph in the 1957 movie The Enemy Below, also staring Curt Jurgens. Mitchum's Gallet appears while the destroyer escort is dropping depth charges on the submerged german U Boat.

[@KrisHandsome]

Thank you for letting me know about this company. I checked out their website and I'm personally more interested in their 1968 chronograph, but from this watch it seems the quality is certainly there. I'm just starting out but these are certainly better looking than most chronograph I see on a daily basis.

[@mikepgh09]

Midnight here, light snow outside and sipping a nice bourbon enjoying your excellent reviews. Dan Henry is my new favorite micro brand. I must have the entire collection! Believe I'll be starting with the 1962 Panda followed by a black 1939.

[@FernaManu]

I agree that the hands, in the black version, could be gilded. But I understand that, for the sake of readability, they are this elegant creamy yellow.I have a Tissot Porto, black dial, gilded hands and the readability is very poor. Under certain light conditions you can’t even see the hands. But again, TGV, thanks for another nice watch review and for the magnificent intro. Loved it.

[@l__346]

Hi TGV, are the artpacks still available somewhere? If not, would you sharing them again somewhere?

[@WrongTimeWatch]

I am concerned with the sapphire coated mineral crystal. Is it any harder than Hardlex?

[@rickewilde]

The silver dial is beautiful.gorgeous case and stunning blue hint on hands.expensive looking.

[@pstamaria]

Thx dude. That Black Dan Henry is really to die for! Brilliant review dude.....

[@privatedecker2point0]

That’s the last time I wait a day to watch on of your videos! The watches are all sold out again! ;) Cracking good intro as always TGV, you’re doing an increasingly excellent job with them!

[@monkeyman8265]

Intro was a work of art!

[@notyourrealfather]

Watching your review and then another, I noticed the numerals are printed on your silver dial 1939, but on another review and in pictures from the website, the numerals are applied. Wasn't sure if I was the only one to notice that. My brother bought me one and will be arriving soon, some I'm curious to see what I get.

[@rickmarsh571]

Quite an impressive little Watch! Thank you,TGV One thing you mentioned that I think is important is the difficulty keeping very old watches running !

[@edotedy]

Just acquired the 1970 40 mm thanks to you. I am in loveee, the different finishes is a shocker at this price point. Now I must resist hoarding their other stuff

[@crossbones8956]

Finally just picked one of these up. I keep seeing these more and more in the Gentry and had to get one. I like the idea of vintage, but man the service costs on those old chronographs can be very expensive. I love the look but now have the reliability of quartz. I went with the black, I think it’s the best of the two.

[@cedrichadley2564]

WOW! Tristano, you're the man, man! Keep those intros coming! Really really well done, nice cuts, near perfect synchro with the beat... I'm in awe =) And the review, well, as always: Yours are the best :) -C

[@luisalejandro1757]

I'm going to the Worn and Wound watch Fair here in NYC, Dan Henry will be there. If I like what is see in person I might buy the 40mm Super compressor and the black dial chrono ..really looking forward to this event. Once again, great presentation and review . Thank you sir.

[@antonioglendinning4414]

Great review! I really like the black dial 1939 and I'm considering buying one. I'm wondering if you could maybe also review an Undone watch as they seem to be a competitor to Dan Henry? Even a head to head between the two would be interesting. Thanks for another great video!

[@salyon28]

Thanks for the review on this one! I came across these just the other week and have been giving myself some time to make sure I wanted to pick one up. You convinced me haha. I have a couple vintage pieces but nothing as fragile or complicated as a bi-compax chronograph. This will fill the need I think.

[@cinemafia]

Wow, the black dial one is just gorgeous! And I really, really do not need any more black dials...but I know these are going to be sold out by the end of the day now that you've posted this lol

[@pltorok0515]

Historicity, word of the day. I’m going to fit this into conversation tomorrow some how, some way. Beautiful watches btw! Always a pleasure watching your reviews!

[@gregpidgeon1167]

I'll check these out. Your production and intro is superb. The best in the horological world.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Greg, very kind of you to say and I am deeply honored. Best regards, TGV

[@GuyMrIncognito]

Sir, that intro is dope! Recently I was searching for british watch makers. And i found a pretty young brand named Farer. And i like those kind a lot! Since you also fancy the british culture, i thought you might like those watches as well. Have you ever heard of this brand, Tristano? Thanks a lot for the great videos. Greetings from switzerland!

[@2GoldensTosa]

Great, thoughtful review. Love your channel when I have the time to sit and view. Keep 'em coming!

[@lanceuppercut7436]

Hearing you say “made in China” initially had me making that ‘hmmm’ face, but I trust your opinion regarding the overall finish and quality for the price of those Dan Henry watches TGV. They look attractive, reliable and have some cool extras also all for around $200. Pretty hard to go wrong I recon. Attractive no fuss pieces.

[@brosgrims8502]

I'm looking for a first watch nothing too expensive maybe above 100$. I was looking at an invitca aviator (I believe the 22807) and I like that style with the numbering on the face and I like how it's blacked out as well but it was a 42mm and I'm scared it might be too big. Do you have any suggestions? It needs to look okay for formal occasions but durable enough to fit my day to day southern lifestyle. I would prefer a metal or leather band

[@RipCity_Tdub]

That's my favorite intro thus far! Historicity??? Is that a real thing? Great job TGV.

[@hellbringer42]

What a phenomenal intro! Visuals and the tunes all just fit together so well. Keep it up!

[@bjornsemmelink9163]

Ordered the 1939 with the Black Dial!! Thanks for the video. this, to me, is by far the best looking watch that is really affordable. I completely missed this video😁

[@belafonte5519]

Beast mode intro mate

[@MrFabiomassid]

They are absolutely stunning! They definitely bring the charm of the period to life

[@Jeroenoman]

I received my Dan Henry 1970 40mm about two weeks ago. Love it and great quality for the price. Not the biggest fan of the rubber band that came with it, if anyone has any strap suggestions for the orange dial 1970 watch I'd like to hear it.

[@jasone107]

22mm ADPT strap from Worn and Wound www.adptstraps.com/straps or 22mm Fluco Hunter Tobacco www.holbensfinewatchbands.com/fluco-hunter-tobacco-brown/

[@renaissance6745]

Rios 1931 German watch straps huge range very well priced and superb quality i use them on all my watches if you look after them with Carnauba wax the will last for ever

[@L1011MD11]

Did you check the lume? The hands lume is pathetic!

[@kanalo_timso_31]

Hey Jeroenoman, I just got my 1970 40 mm as well and I don't like the rubber strap, too. So I immediately switched to a black/orange nato strap (3 black stripes and 2 orange stripes), and in my opinion it suits very well. I try to send you a picture if it is possible here on KZbin - haven't done that before. Best regards

[@kanalo_timso_31]

Sorry - doesn't seem to be possible. So perhaps I can show you by E-Mail if you like.

[@nac24444]

Thanks for another great review I was not aware of this brand until now and just purchased the black one ! Keep up the great work TGV !!

[@isabellacammalleri8489]

Great video Tristano . A great watch for a great price ! I would love to see a tour of your study back in England . I hope to see interesting things coming but I'm very sure that you will make intersting content in the next time .Greetings from Germany . Best regards Alex

[@DreBluntz]

5 million cool points for that Dr Dre instrumental in the intro my man!

[@TehTuqez]

My friend, it keeps getting better and better. Keep it up!

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you sir! :D Best regards, TGV

[@njamajones4121]

I have the diver (1970) it is a beautiful and well made watch. Automatic, inner rotating bezel and great balance. Looks are fantastic and a great everyday watch at it's price. He recently made a 40mm, you should check it out.

[@daniellee8162]

I hope Dan's vintage inspired watches will become vintage legend in the far future.

[@gcmsalazar]

I'm so bummed they don't ship to my country. That is one dope watch. I will own you one day. Awesome review as always!

[@lfish21.]

These are beautiful. Been wanting to get a really nice watch that doesnt break the bank. The 1963 pilot is calling my name.

[@DavidMoore-lz4bh]

Thanks for the review, just ordered one in black and a 40mm 1970 in Orange

[@xivix6710]

The intro of the videos you make are art !

[@alfredsfunvideos4270]

TGV...great intro and perfect music selection!!! Keep up the great videos, reviews and all you do for the overall watch community. Hater will be haters but you are humble sir!

[@DrakeNmedia]

Wow, blown away by that intro. Great video as always TGV. Trying to resist the black 1963

[@TheBnjmnlrd]

Love my Dan Henry 1939 with Black dial. It's still the star of my modest collection.

[@bbehzadi413]

Awesome video love the black dial version. Another watch company you might want to consider looking into is Robert Loomes handmade watch all done in the U.K.

[@Cysubtor_8vb]

Nice! I randomly heard of Dan Henry a little while ago, but was definitively looking for a mechanical watch at that moment and managed to forget about them. Something in the style of their 1963 Pilot Chronograph have been on my radar lately and DH goes for half the price of the Straton mecha-quartz I had been putting off.

[@codyweiler252]

I notice that the silver version here doesn't have applied markers. The Dan Henry website shows that it does now, so I wonder if they did an updated version?

[@mrjasonrowland]

Cody Weiler I also noticed this. According to an email I just received from Dan Henry, the first 500 made didn’t have the applied numbers and indices. He then did an updated version moving on from the first 500. I noticed a silver dialed version on eBay recently with applied numbers and indices that was numbered 0139/1939. That didn’t jive with the first answer I got from Dan and the original 500 made. I sent him another email with a few more questions, including why the updated version might be numbered 0139, and he kindly answered all of my additional questions except the serial number question. Perhaps I am being paranoid, but that did bother me a little and makes me wonder if there truly are only 1939 made. I am left thinking that there are 500 + 1939 of this silver dial currently planned. I could very well be wrong and hope I am.

[@TheKreattion]

I love the Dan Henry watches for their Meca-Quartz movements. I think it makes them great for rotating on a day to day basis, they're less maintenance reliable and they're convenient. Obviously, you lose the technical prowess of the auto but that's a fair trade-off for the fantastic looks to price ratio. So many great looking watches for affordable prices.

[@carbondragon]

Great looking watches, and they seem to be very well thought out. 50M water resistance is pretty much just light rain though. I love those old chronographs but haven't bought one for the reasons you list (fragility and cost). Not mechanical as you say, but a lot less expensive and it's certainly WAY more accurate than any mechanical movement would be. Thanks for the review!

[@anton0529]

50m WR is more than enough for swimming in pools and lakes. I have swam in my 30m WR casio f91w twice and it was fine. Probably Shouldnt swim with 30m WR but 50m is meant for swimming. (Not diving or snorkeling)

[@felice0809]

Excellent review, I saw their products online and liked what I saw. I was just a little skeptical with the quality. Definitely going to think about this brand for a nice dress watch. Keep up the good work, it’s great to see you doing your thing and bringing us awesome content.

[@tisape890]

Love your intros man! You have a knack for film making. I can see your talent clearly.

[@lonesometrader4243]

Just ordered this limited edition bad ass watch. Awesome intro. Damn you man. Got the black one. Looks stunning.

[@InertArmadillo]

Nice review. Q: What size is your wrist? I’m 6.5in and wondering wether it will be a good fit for me.

[@steven3379]

Wow! For that price, very nice, hard to pick between these and the 1963 Seagull chronos

[@steven3379]

javier ordeig that's kind of what I was thinking, both are Chinese but the Seagull is basically a venus 175 I think. How is the reliability?

[@seanpollard4844]

I went for the 1963 seagull and the movement has been as reliable as my quartz chronographs. Not quite as accurate but very good for a mechanical chronograph and the movement is much more interesting to look at.

[@tw2210]

Great intro. Great video. It's all great - as always! The black dial looks nice.

[@theurbangentry]

Thank you Tim :D Best regards, TGV

[@darinz7182]

Just received mine on Saturday. LOVE it. I wish it was a touch larger though - only so I can read the dial without my glasses. I got the black one and really like the raised appearance of the gold numbers. The Nato strap was too short - I emailed Dan Henry and we'll see what happens. It really is beautiful and functions well so far.

[@TisNotReallyMe]

Long time lurker new subscriber! Loved the intro, not as drawn out as some of the others. Great camera work, lighting and commentary (as we have come accustomed to!).

[@jpdavis6042]

Enjoyed the Orwellian intro. Appreciate your respect to the Proletariat in your quartz related vids. Best, JP

[@lucaportelli2528]

well done as always! just bought my first vintage its a favre leuba from the early 70's chuffed to bits