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I just came across an article about the Dan Henry 1939 chronographs. Absolutely stunning homage to the Omega/Tissot 33.3's from the 1930's. Part of me really really wants to buy one. I've only owned one quartz watch (a Swatch chrono) in the last 20 or so years, all of my stuff has been mechanical. The DH is powered by a Miyota movement which many people say is really well engineered and accurate.
I love mechanicals, I've tried to collect watches that I am confident can be serviced and that have readily available parts. I rarely wear the quartz watch I have and it still runs after a couple battery changes and 6 years of ownership. But my allegiance to mechanical watches has me scared of pulling the trigger on the DH 1939. Is the DH, powered by a modified Miyota 6S21, a watch that is going to hold up for many many years? What are the servicing expectations on something like this, especially since its a modified movement, (is it eventually going to break and be un-reparable, etc.). I guess I'm just scared of buying something that will become a paperweight. Just trying to get some thoughts from those that are fans and wearers of quartz chronos, this is uncharted territory for me.:think:
I love mechanicals, I've tried to collect watches that I am confident can be serviced and that have readily available parts. I rarely wear the quartz watch I have and it still runs after a couple battery changes and 6 years of ownership. But my allegiance to mechanical watches has me scared of pulling the trigger on the DH 1939. Is the DH, powered by a modified Miyota 6S21, a watch that is going to hold up for many many years? What are the servicing expectations on something like this, especially since its a modified movement, (is it eventually going to break and be un-reparable, etc.). I guess I'm just scared of buying something that will become a paperweight. Just trying to get some thoughts from those that are fans and wearers of quartz chronos, this is uncharted territory for me.:think: