Ok got my order in for a panda.

Typical DH specs but now comes with a bracelet for $250. Looks like TGV’s review is also in.

 

Ok got my order in for a panda.

And by panda, I meant the reverse panda lol.

Finally got mine today (was supposed to be delivered Saturday). First impressions...

- 38mm does look small but on my 6.5" wrist it's just about perfect
- As others have commented, the lugs could be designed better. Even at a short 44mm, it does stick out.
- The seconds hand doesn't hit the 15-30-45-60 markers perfectly but it's very close.
- In a dim fluorescent lighting, the polished hands aren't as legible against the reverse panda.
- I don't mind the date window which is surprising, I almost always pick ND if I have that option.
- The bracelet is not as nice as the one WatchGecko sells, though it's still nice. It doesn't rattle but it reminds me of the SKX jubilee: super light and very comfortable.
- The clasp is stamped and has no business being this long...but at least the end links aren't folded.
- The "leather" strap is craaaaaaap lol. I'd sell it for $10 but I think I'd be overcharging, it's that bad...imo of course. Glad I didn't buy an extra strap that DH also sells...best $40 I didn't spend.
- I was able to squeeze in a few 20mm leather straps to the 19mm lug width (shocker I know) but so far I haven't found anything that paired better than the bracelet.
- It looks excellent on a grey nato but the 20mm I have shows too much bunched up material so I'm getting a 19mm one.

Overall a nice package, especially at $250 and even with that throwaway leather strap. The leatherette/canvas watch roll is a nice bonus too.

Not much pictures to share yet so apologies for these crappy ones...

 

So nice. So small too. Really wish he had done an optional larger size like the 1970 for this one, but can't have everything.

 

Great looking one. Nice to see DH going against the grain and offering something in truly vintage size proportions.
Maybe a bigger one will come later, like the 1970 diver was only offered as a 44mm at first.

 

They look awesome; just wish they were 40-42mm. Still may have to give one a go if I could just decide which one I like best.


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They look awesome; just wish they were 40-42mm. Still may have to give one a go if I could just decide which one I like best.

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A bit more expensive, but Hamilton's new reverse panda is in a 40mm now

 

Just got the email from DH about them. I'd like to have the evil panda version.

I also really like the 1947's.

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19mm lugs? Why?


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19mm lugs? Why?

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Pardon my egregious use of asterisks because it's nanny word filter time.

**** this watch! This is bull****!

FINALLY Dan abandons the fake brown lume that has plagued his entire collection. Finally. He's using a solid movement with a date option. Also ideal. Pricing is spot on.

The proportions are good, but the size? The size is HOT GARBAGE! 19mm lugs so you're stuck with off-size straps or his strap that's not noted to be great quality and tapers to a far-too-dainty 16mm? Or squeeze in normal 20mm straps because he couldn't decide on a standard ****ing lug size?

Generally I agree about odd size straps as there is less variety, but I just put 19mm into WatchBandCenter search and got 399 hits.

38mm? On a chrono? With a Tachymeter? What is this crap? I know Dan loves vintage but the whole point of his collection *was* to make the style accessible and accessible meant 40-44mm sizing.

I hold my **** tongue every time, but every time a new <$1k, WIS-focused model comes out now, it seems like every single one is <40mm. I'm SO done with this. My wrist isn't getting any smaller, and Dan, of all people, seemed willing to offer watches in multiple sizes.

It's really too bad. I want one, but it would be incredibly stupid of me to buy one... so I won't.

Generally I agree about odd size straps as there is less variety. But, you can get them. I just put '19mm' into WatchBandCenter's search and got 399 hits.

 

This is a real winner coming at a true-to-vintage size of 38mm

 

19mm lugs and a sapphire coated mineral crystal? Wtf?


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Pardon my egregious use of asterisks because it's nanny word filter time.

**** this watch! This is bull****!

FINALLY Dan abandons the fake brown lume that has plagued his entire collection. Finally. He's using a solid movement with a date option. Also ideal. Pricing is spot on.

The proportions are good, but the size? The size is HOT GARBAGE! 19mm lugs so you're stuck with off-size straps or his strap that's not noted to be great quality and tapers to a far-too-dainty 16mm? Or squeeze in normal 20mm straps because he couldn't decide on a standard ****ing lug size?

38mm? On a chrono? With a Tachymeter? What is this crap? I know Dan loves vintage but the whole point of his collection *was* to make the style accessible and accessible meant 40-44mm sizing.

I hold my **** tongue every time, but every time a new <$1k, WIS-focused model comes out now, it seems like every single one is <40mm. I'm SO done with this. My wrist isn't getting any smaller, and Dan, of all people, seemed willing to offer watches in multiple sizes.

It's really too bad. I want one, but it would be incredibly stupid of me to buy one... so I won't.

 

Pardon my egregious use of asterisks because it's nanny word filter time.

**** this watch! This is bull****!

FINALLY Dan abandons the fake brown lume that has plagued his entire collection. Finally. He's using a solid movement with a date option. Also ideal. Pricing is spot on.

The proportions are good, but the size? The size is HOT GARBAGE! 19mm lugs so you're stuck with off-size straps or his strap that's not noted to be great quality and tapers to a far-too-dainty 16mm? Or squeeze in normal 20mm straps because he couldn't decide on a standard ****ing lug size?

38mm? On a chrono? With a Tachymeter? What is this crap? I know Dan loves vintage but the whole point of his collection *was* to make the style accessible and accessible meant 40-44mm sizing.

I hold my **** tongue every time, but every time a new <$1k, WIS-focused model comes out now, it seems like every single one is <40mm. I'm SO done with this. My wrist isn't getting any smaller, and Dan, of all people, seemed willing to offer watches in multiple sizes.

It's really too bad. I want one, but it would be incredibly stupid of me to buy one... so I won't.

This has become a tired (and surprisingly angry) refrain on posts announcing a new sub 40mm watch. You're behaving as if the release of a sub 40mm watch somehow impinges upon your ability to buy and wear a watch thats 42mm or larger.

You know what? It doesn't.

There are countless brands out there selling watches in the mid 40mm range. You're almost literally spoiled for choice.

 

Double post

 

Got the email, went to the website, ordered the silver panda immediately.

The size is fricking PERFECT for this style of watch imo. Accessible means making them bigger for the fat-of-wrist? Err, no. Just no. Accessible means financially accessible. As in not dropping $3k+ for a vintage Heuer. If it doesn't look good on you then look elsewhere - there are any number of larger watches out there for those who want large. Or wait and see if Dan releases a larger one in due course. Or you could try the 42.5mm 1963 Chrono. Ah, I forgot- you don't like 'fake brown lume' either. Oops.

19mm lugs are a major issue? Get some perspective dude. We're not talking about a famine in the Sudan here, it's a watch with a slightly unusual lug size. Not an impossible size to locate, just a bit tricky and less selection. I'm truly sorry its not convenient for you, really - Dan Henry must have lost your phone number so he could seek your advice before he launched.

For $250 this watch is a steal. Period correct look, a variety of finishes, date/no date options, Seiko meca quartz for a smooth sweep, beads of rice strap AND a leather strap, pouch - for $250. Are you kidding me?

Personally, I would have preferred an acrylic crystal but for the money I'm not complaining. One of the best releases of 2018 so far. An absolute no-brainer.

 

Got the email, went to the website, ordered the silver panda immediately.

The size is fricking PERFECT for this style of watch imo. Accessible means making them bigger for the fat-of-wrist? Err, no. Just no. Accessible means financially accessible. As in not dropping $3k+ for a vintage Heuer. If it doesn't look good on you then look elsewhere - there are any number of larger watches out there for those who want large. Or wait and see if Dan releases a larger one in due course. Or you could try the 42.5mm 1963 Chrono. Ah, I forgot- you don't like 'fake brown lume' either. Oops.

19mm lugs are a major issue? Get some perspective dude. We're not talking about a famine in the Sudan here, it's a watch with a slightly unusual lug size. Not an impossible size to locate, just a bit tricky and less selection. I'm truly sorry its not convenient for you, really - Dan Henry must have lost your phone number so he could seek your advice before he launched.

For $250 this watch is a steal. Period correct look, a variety of finishes, date/no date options, Seiko meca quartz for a smooth sweep, beads of rice strap AND a leather strap, pouch - for $250. Are you kidding me?

Personally, I would have preferred an acrylic crystal but for the money I'm not complaining. One of the best releases of 2018 so far. An absolute no-brainer.

I couldn't have put it better myself. This watch is exactly what I've been searching for and I'm so glad I don't have to go the risky vintage route now. The Heuer Carrera is still on the list for when I win the lottery.

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Nice looking watches at very reasonable prices.

 

Am I the only one thinking...meh?


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Am I the only one thinking...meh?

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Have to agree. Certainly does not look bad, but imho it lacks that extra something that usually make DH watches visually appealing.

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I have to ask. Are these types of straps the in-thing for watches now? I keep seeing these "semi-Milanese" Mesh Strap.


Or maybe I have selective attention.

 

DH watches are seriously the best value for money out there in my opinion. $250 and to include a beads of rice bracelet and a leather strap, great deal !

 

I like it. I bought it. The panda is rad AF and fairly inexpensive so I can justify it as an impulse buy.

The 19mm isn't ideal but if that's the trade-off for the 38mm case size, I'll take it.

 

Sooo I may get a lot of flak for this, but, honestly.. this is worse in every way than the Undone chronographs.

The case is less detailed than the Undone chronos (UC).
The crystal is basically the same as UC.
The size is 39mm vs UC's 41mm.
The lug width is 19mm vs UC's 20mm (!).
The movements are the same.
UC lets you pick a tachy bezel or not, and a bunch of very nice dial/handset combinations.
The crown on the UC is much nicer.

I'm very suprised to see so much fawning over this Dan Henry from the people who were turning their noses up at the Undones. (As for brand names, let's be fair, both are suboptimal...)

 

The size is the main reason I'll take the 1964 over an Undone chrono any day. Both are vintage-inspired but in addition to Seagull 1963 the Dan Henry is about the only sub-40mm non-vintage chrono on the market currently. Yes Zenith has their 38mm El Primero and there's the 38mm Transocean from Breitling, but they're in a different price segment. Undone Urban, even though it's "only" 40mm, is simply too big for what it is trying to be.

The 19mm lug width really isn't as bad as people are making it out to be, just shop around and you'll see there's plenty options to choose from. Also, 19mm is better proportioned than 20mm on a 38mm case. And there's the BOR bracelet.

 

Just ordered mine - a Panda NoDate. The choice was quick though not that difficult as I have a 1939 in silver as well as a Flightmaster. This is my 3rd Dan Henry after the 1939 in silver and a 1970 in 40mm/orange. My guess is I'll have a few more at some point. I think I'm going to like the smaller size. And my guess is that I'll be selling the Flightmaster.

 

A few notable watches have been 38mm/19mm...

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/paul-newman-rolex-daytona-auction-most-expensive-watch-ever

 

I don't understand the 24 hour indicator on the dial. That doesn't seem like a very authentic 1964 design element... am I wrong? The 1939 and 1963 DH chronographs despite their larger size seem to offer dials that are more appropriate to the era they are invoking.

 

This is my main reservation about this and many other 3-subdial affordable chronographs. I'd much prefer an hour counter instead of the 24-hour indicator. I tend to presume it's about the availability of movements though?

 

Meh

 

They look good but 250$ is too expensive for such watch.

 

This is a beautifull watch... but one of a thousand.

I´ll never buy one, but undestand that someone else do.

 

I feel the disapproving gaze of Doc in the back of my head when I type this, because I know posting an opinion about this watch is basically useless and Dan Henry probably thought long and hard about the design. It'll sell well, I'm sure. But without random opinions, this forum would be quite empty, so here we go.

It's nice! I like the size a lot. Don't mind 19mm lug width at all; there's enough in that size if you know where to look. I'm skipping it though. I was expecting something slightly less, well, vanilla, though. Was hoping for something a little more colourful and quirky, homaging vintage Wakmann, Enicar, Gigandet or Universal chronographs. Something with a splash of color in the dial.

Ah well, wishful thinking!

 

It's nice! I like the size a lot. Don't mind 19mm lug width at all; there's enough in that size if you know where to look. I'm skipping it though. I was expecting something slightly less, well, vanilla, though. Was hoping for something a little more colourful and quirky, homaging vintage Wakmann, Enicar, Gigandet or Universal chronographs. Something with a splash of color in the dial.

Ah well, wishful thinking!

I agree that the design is somewhat bland. I do like the reverse panda, though. As for the UG in that picture... man, it's totally drool-worthy! I guess this is the design that inspired the Nezumi Voiture. Might have to pick one up.

 

The classic chronographs this watch is referencing tended to be around this size. You put on a vintage Daytona and tell me it's too small!
This could be seen as a slim-wristed man's alternative offering to the 1963.