TGV, despite knowing how much you like DH (I do as well, I bought the 1939 and 1937 after watching your excellent reviews and because my late mum was born in 1939), you stay true to yourself and give a balanced opinion. Also, you are not only a watch enthusiast and an art-connoisseur, but also a true entertainer and gentleman! You deserve everything good you have in life, so keep going!
So glad to see you picked this one up! I love mine, TGV! This was the first Dan Henry that I fell head over heels for. Not the first or last I purchased, but definitely one of my favorites. Being a TopGun fanatic, I too was drawn to the watch due to its Porsche Design chronograph inspiration, but I didn’t want a used piece that I would have to wear with kid gloves. I HAD THE EXACT SAME ISSUE WITH MY 1972!! When I first received it, my heart broke. My watch did the exact same thing and I tried everything to fix it. I contacted Dan same day, and he had me send it to his authorized service center in NYC. Grand Central Watch had it serviced (replaced movement) and back on my wrist in a week. Mine has given me no problems since. I absolutely adore mine. I wouldn’t give it up for anything, but it does indeed make you nervous to open the box that way. Let him fix it, and all will be well, TGV. Sorry you had the same experience I had, but you will get to see how Dan Henry shines when it comes to customer service and making things right, as well. Hope you get it fixed and love yours as much as mine! You can see a bit of my experience here: www.watchuseek.com/threads/props-to-dan-henry-and-steinhart.5317069/#post-53610728
Nice thread on watchuseek, man. Dan Henry is a wise visionary entrepreneur and I guess this is a one-off problem. So far Dan Henry has focused his creations mainly on reinterpretations of classic chronographs so I would love to see a reinterpretation of the Enicar Sherpa in 38-39mm and also of other classic non-chronographs that we miss like Universal Geneve Polerouter. Cheers, mate.
@@juniorgallo8786 Thank you! Totally agree! He truly has brought something unique and special to our hobby. His customer service and products overall are too shelf even with the OS80 issues. I am totally onboard with the Polrerouter idea! That would be a gem! Be well!
@Just the Watch I'm really looking forward to MI:7, and 8 after that. I wonder if it'll be wrapping up after that, if so, I imagine they'll be doing some crazy things in the films.
The stunt he did in MI 5 clinging to the side of the plane blew me away. The knowledge that professionals have secured you to the plane with strong cables wouldn't be enough for your brain to NOT tell you this is your final moment on Earth.
Recently purchased this model and had the same problem with the minute hand sub dial. Returned it for repair and received it back fixed in about a week. Seems ok now, hopefully will stay that way. 🤞
So glad to hear you got it fixed!!!!! Hopefully that will happen to me, I still love this ruddy thing. Enjoy it, thank you for sharing that, I very much appreciated it. Best regards, TGV
Killer intro! The DH 1972 is a very good looking watch. What kills it for me are the 50m water resistance and the alignment issues with the chrono hands. I'd also prefer an F14 Tomcat on the caseback.
My interest in watches and men's fashion has waned in since the pandemic my love for TGV's vids has not. His editing skills, knowledge and honesty keep his content fresh. Onewards and Upwards, Gents!
I totally agree. I really admire his dedication and devotion to his work; I think most people have no idea the amount of time and effort is put in order to make contents like this, especially if you're basically playing in a one-man band. I am very happy and grateful with every notification of a new video. Nice weekend, mate!
I absolutely love the Top Gun movie and always wanted this watch but didn't want to invest so much money in it. Now Dan Henry gives us the possibility to have the look without breaking the bank. I bought my but they're customer service need to improve, it's been a week already, no shipping information and no communication when I send them messages asking about it. I guess I'll have to keep waiting and hopping that I will have the watch I've paid for. This is a really nice review, and I hope mine comes align. Congrats on your channel, it is very informative!
I listen to his lectures on UA-cam everyday while I work. I am a big fan of his, he keeps my from losing understanding of Italian, but also, he is just so informative and inspiring. So glad to hear you appreciate him too. Thank you, Best regards, TGV
@@theurbangentry I am a big fan of his work! Being a student of history of arts I must admit he's helped me put with a couple of exams with his videos and podcasts
I don’t have time time to watch this right now- it’s very late in England right now lol. But I know it will be refreshing to hear you provide criticism at all price points- being honest ist agreeing with what’s expensive or what cheap for its own sake- but for what is worthy of agreement, regardless of price point
This watch was always on my mind(I'm an 80s child) and I felt very glad watching your review. May I propose you to make a review of another iconic watch of 80s-90s era, the Tag heuer formula 1, I think it would be interesting for many watch enthusiasts. No need for good words, you know who you are! Cheers!
The Netherlands is going back in to a semi lockdown. This channel will keep me comfy. Thank you !!! I hope you know how this channel got me through the first couple of lockdowns. Thank you !
Hey idk if you’ll see this but i came across this channel many years ago and you were actually the UA-cam that got me into calm videos and asmr, I always found your watch unboxing and review videos incredibly calming, so thank you
Hey Tristano, The intro was killer. It caught the attention of my wife who tends to causally ignore me whenever she sees me watching another watch video, so +1 😅 As for the watch itself, I've been eyeing it for about an year now, but I think I'm gonna wait for the second edition... Take care!
I owned it for 3/4 year, wearing it quite a lot. I did not have exactly these QS issues, but my second hand did not EXACTLY align to the 12. It stood maybe 1/2 min off centre. Besides when running around the second hand did not hop in exact 1 sec steps, in the lower half of the dial it was jumping almost in the middle of the sec increments on the dial, while getting back „on track“ again in the upper half of the dial. I found the PVD to be quite durable, no issues whatsoever even scratched some walls with it without causing scratches on the watch. The Alarm did not align well - you always had to lead the alarm hand by a couple of minutes in order to get the alarm at the right time. I can confirm that the crown when pulled out wobbles alarmingly. I sold the watch again this autumn.
About the chronograph minutes hand issue, I have a similar movement in one of my casios. Not sure if you noticed, when you are using the top pusher with the crown pulled out to reset the chronograph seconds hand, the small chronograph minutes hand also moves one minute every full rotation of the red seconds hand. So just hold the pusher for 30 full rotations of the seconds hand to set the small minutes hand back at zero.
Your review came very timely as I was planning to pull the trigger on this one to celebrate my 50th birthday (hence 1972). Since I already own a 1962 and 1964, I wasn’t worried about QC issues. So what happened with your watch came as a bit of a shock. Please keep us updated on whether Dan Henry is able to fix it. Thanks again for your excellent video!
Yes, I had the same issue. For me, the chronometer didn't line up to zero and each seconds tick was more like 1.5 seconds. This corrected in the second 30 seconds of the minute. Unfortunately, in my line of work, measuring the first 15 seconds is crucial, which also rendered the watch useless for me. I emailed Dan and he said that this was a problem with the movement. That said, outside of the work setting, this watch is really good value to wear in terms of aesthetics. The only contemporary alternatives I could find with the same look is the Sinn 144, which is a few thousand dollars more, and the old second-hand Sinns and Porche Orfinas all have the PVD worn off. So from an aesthetics perspective, this watch is unsurpassable, so much so, that I purchased a second one with the different colours.
Hi TGV Very cool looking watch as usual from D.H. Totally get the point about going quartz for this kind of racing/aviation watches - with all the possibilities of functions that follows. You can see something similar from especially a lot of Japanese watches. By the end of the day I would prefer an original Porsche Design watch though😊 Have a nice weekend and keep up the good work👍
I bought the silver version of this watch since I know that PVD coatings wear off. I liked the looks of the watch but was unimpressed with the quality of manufacture. For one thing...I could barely hear the alarm. I contacted Dan about this. His response was that I must be old. He told me to download a db meter app and assured me the watch would register 60 db if held 1 cm from my phone. Hmmm...my wrist is not 1 cm from my ear I thought. Anyway I returned the watch and Dan gave me a full refund. I have since bought two other chronos...a Seiko flighty (after seeing a TGV review) and a Giorgio Piola steel chrono to add to my collection of quartz chronos, and I am happy with both. The Dan Henry watches are interesting designs but are made in China. This keeps costs down but perhaps makes QC a bit challenging. It could be hit or miss. Anyway I am not totally turned off from the brand. After all, I did hear back directly from the company owner and he did give me a total refund. I will keep track of future releases as well as TGV reviews and perhaps give DH another try.
What a fantastic edit of top gun! You should have included the “lock up baby, lock up” shot where he flicks a switch on his instrument and you see his Porsche design.
Thanks for this review! I bought mine as soon as I saw you buy yours (I was waiting for an excuse)! Just wanted to say that mine does not have the issue with the subdial minute hand. I absolutely LOVE IT!!
It's not a battery issue. It comes from using movement retaining rings that have too wide crown stem channels cut in the plastic ring, leading to a bit more freedom of movement for the the stem and thus the loose feel. For the most part this is caused by having a too long crown stem because the mvmt is much smaller than the case.
It was so sad to see and hear your disappointment and I could tell it was genuine, and how much you wanted to give this watch a stratospheric review. Now I will also have to put it on hold until I hear the problem has been fixed b/c I really was looking forward to this watch for myself as a long-time fan of Top Gun. Hopefully this can be solved -- and please let us KNOW if it is. I think Dan Henry's philosophy of designing great watches for a price more people can afford is truly admirable and I hope he gets this problem straightened out.
I’ve only recently started following your channel, and I have to say that your content is miles ahead of others. I’d also like to offer you my sincere thanks for turning me on to Dan Henry. I treated myself to the 1937 Dress Chrono in “Gilt” and I haven’t stopped wearing it since I received it. Again… many thanks for the wonderful content, and I wish you and yours the very best this holiday season. 👍
Firstly, thanks for yet another great informative video. The Dan Henry is a nice looking watch and being a quartz movement doesn't put me off at least, as I'm unfortunately a Casio tragic. However, I will say though the issue with the movement is a little disappointing, as I have the $80 AUD Casio aviator chronograph that does not have any of these issues. I will admit it's not quite as complicated as the Dan Henry but for the price you'd expect better. BTW I love the waffle strap on your explorer, it think it would look good on one (or more) of my Duros.
I bought a 1964 Chrono from Dan Henry and the chronograph hand was off the 12 o clock by a small amount. I did find Dan Henry a little less than helpful when I contacted him about it, explaining that it was a 'common fault' with the movements, and wasnt willing to exchange because I had taken the stickers off the crystal. While it didnt bother me all that much in terms of the wearing experience, it did take a little of the magic out of the brand for me. The watches are so good in every other area, but the quality checking of the movements seems to be lacking.
I bought the silver version of the 1972 right at release. Didn't center. Felt cheap. Alarm uselessly soft. He made me jump thru so many hoops to return it, I will NOT be buying a Dan Henry watch ever again. I like his idea but the execution of the DH watches I've held feels much cheaper than others at their price point.
You and Soviet Womble are the two best editors in the game., Explorer on a waffle? Looks brilliant, well done. That chrono's a Porshe Design hommage methinks
I am still planning to get the DH 1972. I am a big fan of Top Gun movie since I was a little kid. I am sorry for your problems with this watch. But, as you mentioned, it is about having fun. I believe some sort of solution to the matter will come. Do you plan to change the bracelet to a better quality one or even put a black rubber strap? One last thing: Great video, as usual!!
I consider it a bit of a missed opportunity referencing the 1972 Ducati on the case back instead of the Kawasaki Ninja GPz900. While I understand the racing heritage of this watch and the year the design harkens from, let's face it: the reference that will resonate with most watch buyers is the original Top Gun. If any recognizably specific motorcycle is to be featured on this watch, it should be the one Tom Cruise rode in the 1986 movie. I can practically hear Kenny Login's Danger Zone in my head just thinking about it. Great video review as always, TGV. Would love to hear an update on how DH responds to your understandable complaint about the flawed functionality of the Miyota movement.
I'd take the limited edition part with a pinch of salt as far as Dan Henry is concerned, I bought a 1975 and a 1962 thinking that and then he changed the design and colour option slightly and banged out more.
That wobbly crown reminds me of Vostok watches. The crown decouples when pushed in to improve shock resistance if the crown is hit, and that gives them a wobbly feeling. This might not be the case here but that's what came to mind.
I have 1972 and I am very satisfied with it. Fell in love with it when I saw Ducati on the back as I ride Ducati. Too bad you got the faulty one. Warranty should cover it.
Was the alarm really necessary? The Seiko VK67 is ultra reliable, very cheap and uses an almost identical subdial layout. Also, nothing wobbly here. 100m WR and 200 USD should easily be possible.
I had a problem with the 12 position subdial on my 1972 as it wouldn't reset correctly, I sent it back to Dan Henry and they swiftly fixed the problem, great customer service.
Great video as usual. I don't own a Dan Henry, but I've been severely tempted when scrolling through all the cool models on the website. One thought here: Wouldn't a basic Seiko mecha-quartz movement solve these flaws?
Honesty and integrity as ever. I like you saying at the end that it doesn't put you off the brand - I don't think a single watch should ever put someone off an entire brand, although alas I'm afraid some are.
The watch itself is not my cup of tea but your video is informative and honest to where I can admire it for what it is rather than overlook it based on my personal taste. Excellent review as always.
Gutted mate you didn't mention Who dares wins, the SAS film with Lewis Collins and then again worn by him in The professionals. This got me into watches. Had to wait about 40 years later to get the Porsche Design one. Love the patina on mine 👍
I have the exact same problem with the chronograph minutes sub dial, there is no way to align it, and it gets worse with the use of the chronograph. Mine sits now between 5 and 10 min. Also Dan Henry deleted the Disqus comment section on the watch movement instructions page, just because there were some people talking about the issue trying to figure if there was a way to align. Sadly mine is not under warranty anymore, i should have used the warranty right away when i first got it because out of factory there was already a slight misalignment, but since it was so small and i barely ever used the chronograph i though it wasn't necessary. Only much later when i started to give some use to the chrono i realized the problem was getting worse but by then warranty was gone.
The issue with the hand not resetting is not a movement problem. It’s the hands fitting too loose onto the pinion. I fixed that issue on three different 1972’s. Dan Henry should know about this issue and pulled all unsold watches and have the hands replaced by proper fitting ones! By the way: In 2022, Porsche Design is going to launch a limited series re-edition of the original 1972! The watch looks stunning but will cost $7,700!
Hey mate, unfortunately got the same issue with the chrono function minute hand and those pins, it was really hard to resize the bracelet. Didn't fall in love with the 1972 as I did with my 1963 in fact... I also found it a bit bulky and heavy on my wrist. I really appreciate your very honest review, one of the fewest to do such a frank work on YT!
Loved the originals by Porsche design, sadly too young to have ever owned one - but they were stand out watches in the professionals tv show and Lewis Collins (best Bond that never was!) wore his in the iconic Who Dares Wins - where there was a great ‘wrist watch check scene’! 👍😎
Hey hope you see this- I have heard that this is often caused by a bad or nearly run out battery. I had a quartz chrono resetting to various places on the dial that fixed immediately when I replaced the battery, even though the EOL action was not present. Give it a try, perhaps.
TUG, after recently watching Top Gun Maverick for the first time I went on a search for the watch Tom Cruise wore in the movie. Found out what it was, went to the Porsche site but couldn’t get the purchase approved through my CFO (aka, wife). As luck would have it, or perhaps after spending some quality time on the internet, I was fortunate to find your review. Then, went to the Dan Henry site, only to have my hopes cruelly smashed again as I found out the 1972 Maverick black version watch is sold out. Any suggestions for a substitute in the $300-500 range? Thanks again for your review. It has earned from me a thumbs up and subscription to your channel. All the best.
He is a very nice person, he pays attention to what everyone says, and he responds to friends, fans and customers with care and appreciation. So I imagine he is already taking notes and searching for ways to improve it.
I had exactly the same problem with the chrono minute hand on mine (after a bit it fell off completely). I've sent it back for replacement but if it's a common problem maybe I'll have to just get a refund.
I got the watch back yesterday and it seems all fixed and working properly. The interaction and customer service from Dan was top notch. This problem won't put me off buying from him in future.
Great review. Love the look of my 1972 but a slightly misaligned and wobbly chrono second hand take some of the quality feel away. I noticed similar wonky behaviour on TGV’s example too. Haven’t experienced the reset issue myself.
not long after my previous comment, the minute counter issue happened to me too. I do not understand why there is no means to reset it. Have lost faith in the watch and no longer wear it.
Really appreciate the honest reviews TGV. I can hear the slight disappointment in your voice. It is a beautiful watch however I would definitely have my OCD triggered by that misalignment. I really think Seiko have perfected affordable chronographs, having one myself. However this may just be a QC issue with that particular movement?
Thank you for the review! I've been thinking of buying the 1972. It would be my fourth Dan Henry watch. Now I know more about the movement to help me decide. Stay healthy.
Thank for putting this watch back in my view with warts and all...Love the aesthetics of this watch because I am chronograph mad ....I can see your love and disapointment and yet i just may try this one ...like i say mad...thanks TGV for most entertaining watch channel regardless of price point
Nice catch there TGV! I've got mine, the same Black 1972 Feb last year just before the Covid explosion X.X. All still good now, except some wobbliness on the red chrono hand. It will move slightly if there's any movement and only observable for a super OCD like me. Approached Dan and he said that it is something to do with the movement and cant really be fixed & I don't dare to remove & reapply the hand by myself XD. I have then moved on and enjoyed the watch as much as I could. Cheers! :D
My observation is that the crystal makes it look like the hand position is wrong depending on the angle it is viewed from. My mech is fine, and love the watch.
Thank you for doing such an amazing job for such a long time now. I am always really excited about your upcoming videos - which is quite rare. Hats off!
I purchased this watch about a year ago after wanting the Porsche Orfina since been about 8 or 9 years old as it was the watch Bodie & Doyle wore in The Professionals, So far so good it fits on my wrist great and keep time spot on, I completely agree on the crown it is incredibly flimsy but apart from that for the price its a great watch and gave me something i wanted without spending ££££.
I own a 1970 DH diver which I absolutely love . The Top Gun model looks great but knowing that it will probably not work correctly is a no go for me. It is a little bit like having a nice car and not all the interior buttons are functioning correctly it would drive me nuts. I just got into PVD coated watches and bought a Sinn UXs from Germany which is spectacular …. And yes it has a different price tag but you should check it out. All the best and thanks for your great content.
TGV can you do a tier list video of popular watches? I know you are such a fan of all watches but I would love to see where your head is at in terms of what watches/ designs you rank/favor. Or if you were to start your collection today what would you purchase? Great video btw
Interesting suggestion. I have spoke about "watch tiers" in one of my watch talk videos and why I don't believe in them, but I like your spin on it Noah, its more refreshing than just ranking brands. Thank you, I will certainly note this down and see what I can do. Best regards, TGV
Good evening TGV! Thanks for this review! Gotta say, I love the design, so great classic looking watch! But with your negative points maybe an upgrade on the movemant would be in order. But we see, it's hard to beat the Flighty! Best regards!
I am on and off for Dan Henry watches, I really like the 1970 but the orange and black limited edition one not the current offerings. Its a shame that there seems to be a problem with the movement that goes beyond just yours and I hope that you can get it resolved in a manner that suits you. Otherwise once again you have managed to produce a quality review that goes further than a standard watch reviewer by encompassing some outside the line facts and details.
Had the Bulova Moon Watch. Same issue with the hand being out when reset. That and the huge size made me sell. Nice watch, great episode. Cheers 👍🏴
TGV, thank you for your thorough evaluation of the 1972 Dan Henry and honest appraisal of that chronograph's flaw. My 1963 chronograph Pilot also has the same issue, but I love it nonetheless.
My experience with [ Dan Henry ] : I purchased the 1963 Pilot Chronograph ($280 USD) . Within six months the bezel came off, then the ($45 USD) leather band began to separate at the point where it clasps, both problems I fixed with a tube of Dollar Store Super Glue.
Great review as always, TGV! Really love that waffle strap on your Explorer. I want an Explorer eventually, but always wanted one with an Oysterflex bracelet. What do you think? Would love your opinion; my daily wearer is a Seiko SNKL23 on Brown Colareb like you filmed!!!
Funny enough, that Rolex Explorer looks so good with that strap that I'm actually looking at them now. The 36mm fees OK on size? I always wear 39mm - 42mm myself. Not sure if it will be too small. Only way is to go try them I guess.
Great review as always TGV. I've been looking forward to this watch but I'm finding myself also a little disappointed. I feel in terms of design Dan Henry has nailed it, the look is pretty much perfect. I'm not sure I can get past the wobbly crown and the movement issues though. Its still great value but it's the first Dan Henry watch that has made me question Quality. So I find myself undecided.
TGV, despite knowing how much you like DH (I do as well, I bought the 1939 and 1937 after watching your excellent reviews and because my late mum was born in 1939), you stay true to yourself and give a balanced opinion. Also, you are not only a watch enthusiast and an art-connoisseur, but also a true entertainer and gentleman! You deserve everything good you have in life,
so keep going!
I was shocked with the title and clicked right away. This I gotta hear!!!!!
I appreciate how you acknowledged controversy but afforded him his privacy. Great vid.
So glad to see you picked this one up! I love mine, TGV! This was the first Dan Henry that I fell head over heels for. Not the first or last I purchased, but definitely one of my favorites. Being a TopGun fanatic, I too was drawn to the watch due to its Porsche Design chronograph inspiration, but I didn’t want a used piece that I would have to wear with kid gloves.
I HAD THE EXACT SAME ISSUE WITH MY 1972!! When I first received it, my heart broke. My watch did the exact same thing and I tried everything to fix it. I contacted Dan same day, and he had me send it to his authorized service center in NYC. Grand Central Watch had it serviced (replaced movement) and back on my wrist in a week. Mine has given me no problems since. I absolutely adore mine. I wouldn’t give it up for anything, but it does indeed make you nervous to open the box that way. Let him fix it, and all will be well, TGV.
Sorry you had the same experience I had, but you will get to see how Dan Henry shines when it comes to customer service and making things right, as well.
Hope you get it fixed and love yours as much as mine!
You can see a bit of my experience here: www.watchuseek.com/threads/props-to-dan-henry-and-steinhart.5317069/#post-53610728
Nice thread on watchuseek, man. Dan Henry is a wise visionary entrepreneur and I guess this is a one-off problem. So far Dan Henry has focused his creations mainly on reinterpretations of classic chronographs so I would love to see a reinterpretation of the Enicar Sherpa in 38-39mm and also of other classic non-chronographs that we miss like Universal Geneve Polerouter. Cheers, mate.
@@juniorgallo8786 Thank you! Totally agree! He truly has brought something unique and special to our hobby. His customer service and products overall are too shelf even with the OS80 issues. I am totally onboard with the Polrerouter idea! That would be a gem! Be well!
Imagine saying "being a Top Gun fanatic" 🙄😅
From MI:3 onward, Mission Impossible has been my favorite movie series out there. Kind of crazy how each installment keeps getting better.
@Just the Watch I'm really looking forward to MI:7, and 8 after that. I wonder if it'll be wrapping up after that, if so, I imagine they'll be doing some crazy things in the films.
First two are brilliant aswell
I agree! It’s rare for a series to continuously improve..*cough* fast and the furious.
what....only MI:1 worth the watch , each sequel got worst and worst with comedy injected into it..... pfff
The stunt he did in MI 5 clinging to the side of the plane blew me away. The knowledge that professionals have secured you to the plane with strong cables wouldn't be enough for your brain to NOT tell you this is your final moment on Earth.
Recently purchased this model and had the same problem with the minute hand sub dial. Returned it for repair and received it back fixed in about a week. Seems ok now, hopefully will stay that way. 🤞
So glad to hear you got it fixed!!!!!
Hopefully that will happen to me, I still love this ruddy thing.
Enjoy it, thank you for sharing that, I very much appreciated it.
Best regards,
TGV
I have same problem.🤦🏻♂️
@@GrizzoRosso you have 1 year warranty , contact Dan to get it fixed for free
Killer intro! The DH 1972 is a very good looking watch. What kills it for me are the 50m water resistance and the alignment issues with the chrono hands. I'd also prefer an F14 Tomcat on the caseback.
would have prefered a Top Gun instrumental song instead of the justin bieber "ohee oheee" thing.....
My interest in watches and men's fashion has waned in since the pandemic my love for TGV's vids has not. His editing skills, knowledge and honesty keep his content fresh. Onewards and Upwards, Gents!
Nothing but thanks, you made my evening with your kind comment. Thank you so much
O&U!
Best regards,
TGV
Pandemic pretty much stopped me from grooming self too much and only wearing my beater watch around the house
I totally agree. I really admire his dedication and devotion to his work; I think most people have no idea the amount of time and effort is put in order to make contents like this, especially if you're basically playing in a one-man band. I am very happy and grateful with every notification of a new video. Nice weekend, mate!
I absolutely love the Top Gun movie and always wanted this watch but didn't want to invest so much money in it. Now Dan Henry gives us the possibility to have the look without breaking the bank. I bought my but they're customer service need to improve, it's been a week already, no shipping information and no communication when I send them messages asking about it. I guess I'll have to keep waiting and hopping that I will have the watch I've paid for.
This is a really nice review, and I hope mine comes align.
Congrats on your channel, it is very informative!
As an italian, I was not expecting to get a Barbero quote in a TGV video. Great production value as always! That watch does look cool...
I listen to his lectures on UA-cam everyday while I work. I am a big fan of his, he keeps my from losing understanding of Italian, but also, he is just so informative and inspiring. So glad to hear you appreciate him too.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry I am a big fan of his work! Being a student of history of arts I must admit he's helped me put with a couple of exams with his videos and podcasts
I don’t have time time to watch this right now- it’s very late in England right now lol. But I know it will be refreshing to hear you provide criticism at all price points- being honest ist agreeing with what’s expensive or what cheap for its own sake- but for what is worthy of agreement, regardless of price point
Thank you Thomas, I appreciate the thoughtful comment, spot on. Good night my friend.
Best regards,
TGV
This watch was always on my mind(I'm an 80s child) and I felt very glad watching your review. May I propose you to make a review of another iconic watch of 80s-90s era, the Tag heuer formula 1, I think it would be interesting for many watch enthusiasts. No need for good words, you know who you are! Cheers!
Michael Caine said that only actors understand that it was Cruise's acting - more than Dustin Hoffmann's - that made the film 'Rain Man' succeed.
Fun fact: Dustin Hoffman does also wear the black Orfina Porsche Design 7176S in Kramer vs. Kramer.
Hmmm. I think I agree with you.
The Netherlands is going back in to a semi lockdown. This channel will keep me comfy. Thank you !!! I hope you know how this channel got me through the first couple of lockdowns. Thank you !
Hey idk if you’ll see this but i came across this channel many years ago and you were actually the UA-cam that got me into calm videos and asmr, I always found your watch unboxing and review videos incredibly calming, so thank you
Dan Henry watches have quickly went to the top of my list. The quality and style for the price is extremely hard to beat.
Hey Tristano,
The intro was killer. It caught the attention of my wife who tends to causally ignore me whenever she sees me watching another watch video, so +1 😅
As for the watch itself, I've been eyeing it for about an year now, but I think I'm gonna wait for the second edition...
Take care!
I owned it for 3/4 year, wearing it quite a lot. I did not have exactly these QS issues, but my second hand did not EXACTLY align to the 12. It stood maybe 1/2 min off centre. Besides when running around the second hand did not hop in exact 1 sec steps, in the lower half of the dial it was jumping almost in the middle of the sec increments on the dial, while getting back „on track“ again in the upper half of the dial. I found the PVD to be quite durable, no issues whatsoever even scratched some walls with it without causing scratches on the watch. The Alarm did not align well - you always had to lead the alarm hand by a couple of minutes in order to get the alarm at the right time. I can confirm that the crown when pulled out wobbles alarmingly. I sold the watch again this autumn.
About the chronograph minutes hand issue, I have a similar movement in one of my casios. Not sure if you noticed, when you are using the top pusher with the crown pulled out to reset the chronograph seconds hand, the small chronograph minutes hand also moves one minute every full rotation of the red seconds hand. So just hold the pusher for 30 full rotations of the seconds hand to set the small minutes hand back at zero.
Hello Tristano! Im glad the UA-cam algorithm finally gave me notifications for your channel! Its great to be back!
Thank goodness, finally! the notifications have been so messed up in recent years.
Thank you for letting me know, enjoy!
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TGV
11:59 Paul Smart very sadly passed away a few weeks ago in a road traffic accident. RIP
This is one of the few quartz watches that I'm genuinely interested in. That black matt finish on the bracelet just does it for me.
these stylized intros always give me goosebumps. TGV you absolute legend
Your review came very timely as I was planning to pull the trigger on this one to celebrate my 50th birthday (hence 1972). Since I already own a 1962 and 1964, I wasn’t worried about QC issues. So what happened with your watch came as a bit of a shock. Please keep us updated on whether Dan Henry is able to fix it. Thanks again for your excellent video!
Yes, I had the same issue. For me, the chronometer didn't line up to zero and each seconds tick was more like 1.5 seconds. This corrected in the second 30 seconds of the minute. Unfortunately, in my line of work, measuring the first 15 seconds is crucial, which also rendered the watch useless for me. I emailed Dan and he said that this was a problem with the movement. That said, outside of the work setting, this watch is really good value to wear in terms of aesthetics. The only contemporary alternatives I could find with the same look is the Sinn 144, which is a few thousand dollars more, and the old second-hand Sinns and Porche Orfinas all have the PVD worn off. So from an aesthetics perspective, this watch is unsurpassable, so much so, that I purchased a second one with the different colours.
Hi TGV
Very cool looking watch as usual from D.H. Totally get the point about going quartz for this kind of racing/aviation watches - with all the possibilities of functions that follows. You can see something similar from especially a lot of Japanese watches. By the end of the day I would prefer an original Porsche Design watch though😊
Have a nice weekend and keep up the good work👍
I bought the silver version of this watch since I know that PVD coatings wear off. I liked the looks of the watch but was unimpressed with the quality of manufacture. For one thing...I could barely hear the alarm. I contacted Dan about this. His response was that I must be old. He told me to download a db meter app and assured me the watch would register 60 db if held 1 cm from my phone. Hmmm...my wrist is not 1 cm from my ear I thought. Anyway I returned the watch and Dan gave me a full refund. I have since bought two other chronos...a Seiko flighty (after seeing a TGV review) and a Giorgio Piola steel chrono to add to my collection of quartz chronos, and I am happy with both. The Dan Henry watches are interesting designs but are made in China. This keeps costs down but perhaps makes QC a bit challenging. It could be hit or miss. Anyway I am not totally turned off from the brand. After all, I did hear back directly from the company owner and he did give me a total refund. I will keep track of future releases as well as TGV reviews and perhaps give DH another try.
What a fantastic edit of top gun! You should have included the “lock up baby, lock up” shot where he flicks a switch on his instrument and you see his Porsche design.
Thanks for this review! I bought mine as soon as I saw you buy yours (I was waiting for an excuse)! Just wanted to say that mine does not have the issue with the subdial minute hand. I absolutely LOVE IT!!
It's not a battery issue. It comes from using movement retaining rings that have too wide crown stem channels cut in the plastic ring, leading to a bit more freedom of movement for the the stem and thus the loose feel. For the most part this is caused by having a too long crown stem because the mvmt is much smaller than the case.
It was so sad to see and hear your disappointment and I could tell it was genuine, and how much you wanted to give this watch a stratospheric review. Now I will also have to put it on hold until I hear the problem has been fixed b/c I really was looking forward to this watch for myself as a long-time fan of Top Gun. Hopefully this can be solved -- and please let us KNOW if it is. I think Dan Henry's philosophy of designing great watches for a price more people can afford is truly admirable and I hope he gets this problem straightened out.
I consume a fair amount of content on this platform and your editing and cinematography in your intros are really just a level about the rest by far
Thank you so much, I deeply appreciate such a kind compliment.
Best regards,
TGV
I’ve only recently started following your channel, and I have to say that your content is miles ahead of others. I’d also like to offer you my sincere thanks for turning me on to Dan Henry. I treated myself to the 1937 Dress Chrono in “Gilt” and I haven’t stopped wearing it since I received it. Again… many thanks for the wonderful content, and I wish you and yours the very best this holiday season. 👍
Thank you so much for the kind words and welcome to the Gentry!
Ahhhh the 1937, a very classy choice, you have great taste.
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TGV
Still the best watch review channel! Extremely educational and full of class without being snobbish!
The seconds hand not hitting all the hash marks drives me nuts. The close-up early in the video really brought that to light 🧐
Firstly, thanks for yet another great informative video.
The Dan Henry is a nice looking watch and being a quartz movement doesn't put me off at least, as I'm unfortunately a Casio tragic. However, I will say though the issue with the movement is a little disappointing, as I have the $80 AUD Casio aviator chronograph that does not have any of these issues.
I will admit it's not quite as complicated as the Dan Henry but for the price you'd expect better.
BTW I love the waffle strap on your explorer, it think it would look good on one (or more) of my Duros.
The Explorer on a rubber band is so jarring! Props for taking a chance on your creativity though!
I bought a 1964 Chrono from Dan Henry and the chronograph hand was off the 12 o clock by a small amount. I did find Dan Henry a little less than helpful when I contacted him about it, explaining that it was a 'common fault' with the movements, and wasnt willing to exchange because I had taken the stickers off the crystal.
While it didnt bother me all that much in terms of the wearing experience, it did take a little of the magic out of the brand for me. The watches are so good in every other area, but the quality checking of the movements seems to be lacking.
I bought the silver version of the 1972 right at release. Didn't center. Felt cheap. Alarm uselessly soft. He made me jump thru so many hoops to return it, I will NOT be buying a Dan Henry watch ever again.
I like his idea but the execution of the DH watches I've held feels much cheaper than others at their price point.
Thank you for clarifying some of the design choices. This has been interesting and informative.
You and Soviet Womble are the two best editors in the game., Explorer on a waffle? Looks brilliant, well done. That chrono's a Porshe Design hommage methinks
I am still planning to get the DH 1972. I am a big fan of Top Gun movie since I was a little kid. I am sorry for your problems with this watch. But, as you mentioned, it is about having fun. I believe some sort of solution to the matter will come.
Do you plan to change the bracelet to a better quality one or even put a black rubber strap?
One last thing: Great video, as usual!!
I consider it a bit of a missed opportunity referencing the 1972 Ducati on the case back instead of the Kawasaki Ninja GPz900. While I understand the racing heritage of this watch and the year the design harkens from, let's face it: the reference that will resonate with most watch buyers is the original Top Gun. If any recognizably specific motorcycle is to be featured on this watch, it should be the one Tom Cruise rode in the 1986 movie. I can practically hear Kenny Login's Danger Zone in my head just thinking about it. Great video review as always, TGV. Would love to hear an update on how DH responds to your understandable complaint about the flawed functionality of the Miyota movement.
My uncle bought a brand new GPz 900 back in the day and put a turbo on it! Let's just say it was nuts to ride...
I'd take the limited edition part with a pinch of salt as far as Dan Henry is concerned, I bought a 1975 and a 1962 thinking that and then he changed the design and colour option slightly and banged out more.
Nothing to do with the review or the watch, but the shot at 18:04 looks amazing! The glare makes it look very cinematic.
That wobbly crown reminds me of Vostok watches. The crown decouples when pushed in to improve shock resistance if the crown is hit, and that gives them a wobbly feeling. This might not be the case here but that's what came to mind.
I have 1972 and I am very satisfied with it. Fell in love with it when I saw Ducati on the back as I ride Ducati. Too bad you got the faulty one. Warranty should cover it.
Was the alarm really necessary? The Seiko VK67 is ultra reliable, very cheap and uses an almost identical subdial layout. Also, nothing wobbly here. 100m WR and 200 USD should easily be possible.
I had a problem with the 12 position subdial on my 1972 as it wouldn't reset correctly, I sent it back to Dan Henry and they swiftly fixed the problem, great customer service.
Great video as usual. I don't own a Dan Henry, but I've been severely tempted when scrolling through all the cool models on the website. One thought here: Wouldn't a basic Seiko mecha-quartz movement solve these flaws?
Thank you TGV for another great watch review! Stay healthy and well! Nicholas 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Honesty and integrity as ever. I like you saying at the end that it doesn't put you off the brand - I don't think a single watch should ever put someone off an entire brand, although alas I'm afraid some are.
Thank you my friend, you are so damn right! Hear hear!!!
Great to hear from you too, I hope all is well.
Best regards,
TGV
The montage at the beginning is sick, should be DH's commercial for the watch
Your reviews and overall style and quality of production are always a breath of fresh air TGV. BRAVO!!!
all these little things that can go wrong with chronos and all the calibration involved is the main reason why i only have one in my collection.
The watch itself is not my cup of tea but your video is informative and honest to where I can admire it for what it is rather than overlook it based on my personal taste. Excellent review as always.
I think I've watched the opening to this video dozens of times by now! 10/10.
Gutted mate you didn't mention Who dares wins, the SAS film with Lewis Collins and then again worn by him in The professionals. This got me into watches. Had to wait about 40 years later to get the Porsche Design one. Love the patina on mine 👍
I have the exact same problem with the chronograph minutes sub dial, there is no way to align it, and it gets worse with the use of the chronograph. Mine sits now between 5 and 10 min.
Also Dan Henry deleted the Disqus comment section on the watch movement instructions page, just because there were some people talking about the issue trying to figure if there was a way to align. Sadly mine is not under warranty anymore, i should have used the warranty right away when i first got it because out of factory there was already a slight misalignment, but since it was so small and i barely ever used the chronograph i though it wasn't necessary. Only much later when i started to give some use to the chrono i realized the problem was getting worse but by then warranty was gone.
The issue with the hand not resetting is not a movement problem. It’s the hands fitting too loose onto the pinion. I fixed that issue on three different 1972’s. Dan Henry should know about this issue and pulled all unsold watches and have the hands replaced by proper fitting ones!
By the way: In 2022, Porsche Design is going to launch a limited series re-edition of the original 1972! The watch looks stunning but will cost $7,700!
Hey mate, unfortunately got the same issue with the chrono function minute hand and those pins, it was really hard to resize the bracelet. Didn't fall in love with the 1972 as I did with my 1963 in fact... I also found it a bit bulky and heavy on my wrist. I really appreciate your very honest review, one of the fewest to do such a frank work on YT!
Pleased to hear you quoting Alessandro Barbero! He is the best historic in Italy, I could listen him speaking for days! Cheers from Palermo 🙏
Loved the originals by Porsche design, sadly too young to have ever owned one - but they were stand out watches in the professionals tv show and Lewis Collins (best Bond that never was!) wore his in the iconic Who Dares Wins - where there was a great ‘wrist watch check scene’! 👍😎
A billion points to TGV for that shot of Sega's Streets of Rage. I still play that game to this day.
Hey hope you see this- I have heard that this is often caused by a bad or nearly run out battery. I had a quartz chrono resetting to various places on the dial that fixed immediately when I replaced the battery, even though the EOL action was not present. Give it a try, perhaps.
TUG, after recently watching Top Gun Maverick for the first time I went on a search for the watch Tom Cruise wore in the movie. Found out what it was, went to the Porsche site but couldn’t get the purchase approved through my CFO (aka, wife). As luck would have it, or perhaps after spending some quality time on the internet, I was fortunate to find your review. Then, went to the Dan Henry site, only to have my hopes cruelly smashed again as I found out the 1972 Maverick black version watch is sold out. Any suggestions for a substitute in the $300-500 range? Thanks again for your review. It has earned from me a thumbs up and subscription to your channel. All the best.
He is a very nice person, he pays attention to what everyone says, and he responds to friends, fans and customers with care and appreciation. So I imagine he is already taking notes and searching for ways to improve it.
Love this watch. Dan Henry nailed it again! The PVD version is unfortunately limited edition but a good watch if you can find one.
I had exactly the same problem with the chrono minute hand on mine (after a bit it fell off completely). I've sent it back for replacement but if it's a common problem maybe I'll have to just get a refund.
I got the watch back yesterday and it seems all fixed and working properly. The interaction and customer service from Dan was top notch. This problem won't put me off buying from him in future.
Thanks for the completely honest review. I think I still want one but I might push this purchase back further than I would have originally
Great review. Love the look of my 1972 but a slightly misaligned and wobbly chrono second hand take some of the quality feel away. I noticed similar wonky behaviour on TGV’s example too. Haven’t experienced the reset issue myself.
not long after my previous comment, the minute counter issue happened to me too. I do not understand why there is no means to reset it. Have lost faith in the watch and no longer wear it.
Really appreciate the honest reviews TGV. I can hear the slight disappointment in your voice. It is a beautiful watch however I would definitely have my OCD triggered by that misalignment. I really think Seiko have perfected affordable chronographs, having one myself. However this may just be a QC issue with that particular movement?
Thank you for the review! I've been thinking of buying the 1972. It would be my fourth Dan Henry watch. Now I know more about the movement to help me decide. Stay healthy.
Just got a Squale ad in the break… I think my TY advertising profile is at 99.999999% accuracy
Thank for putting this watch back in my view with warts and all...Love the aesthetics of this watch because I am chronograph mad ....I can see your love and disapointment and yet i just may try this one ...like i say mad...thanks TGV for most entertaining watch channel regardless of price point
Nice catch there TGV! I've got mine, the same Black 1972 Feb last year just before the Covid explosion X.X. All still good now, except some wobbliness on the red chrono hand. It will move slightly if there's any movement and only observable for a super OCD like me. Approached Dan and he said that it is something to do with the movement and cant really be fixed & I don't dare to remove & reapply the hand by myself XD. I have then moved on and enjoyed the watch as much as I could. Cheers! :D
My observation is that the crystal makes it look like the hand position is wrong depending on the angle it is viewed from. My mech is fine, and love the watch.
Thank you for doing such an amazing job for such a long time now. I am always really excited about your upcoming videos - which is quite rare. Hats off!
It's like having a Hyundai with a Ferrari-like body and thinking that it has a meaning and the quality of the real deal. Nice review as always.
I purchased this watch about a year ago after wanting the Porsche Orfina since been about 8 or 9 years old as it was the watch Bodie & Doyle wore in The Professionals, So far so good it fits on my wrist great and keep time spot on, I completely agree on the crown it is incredibly flimsy but apart from that for the price its a great watch and gave me something i wanted without spending ££££.
Wearing my “fugly” Casiopossible watch today. I love it and keep choosing it over my more experience pieces. A banger on every level.
I own a 1970 DH diver which I absolutely love . The Top Gun model looks great but knowing that it will probably not work correctly is a no go for me. It is
a little bit like having a nice car and not all the interior buttons are functioning correctly it would drive me nuts. I just got into PVD coated watches and bought a Sinn UXs from Germany which is spectacular …. And yes it has a different price tag but you should check it out. All the best and thanks for your great content.
TGV can you do a tier list video of popular watches? I know you are such a fan of all watches but I would love to see where your head is at in terms of what watches/ designs you rank/favor. Or if you were to start your collection today what would you purchase? Great video btw
Interesting suggestion. I have spoke about "watch tiers" in one of my watch talk videos and why I don't believe in them, but I like your spin on it Noah, its more refreshing than just ranking brands.
Thank you, I will certainly note this down and see what I can do.
Best regards,
TGV
Good evening TGV! Thanks for this review! Gotta say, I love the design, so great classic looking watch! But with your negative points maybe an upgrade on the movemant would be in order. But we see, it's hard to beat the Flighty! Best regards!
I am on and off for Dan Henry watches, I really like the 1970 but the orange and black limited edition one not the current offerings. Its a shame that there seems to be a problem with the movement that goes beyond just yours and I hope that you can get it resolved in a manner that suits you. Otherwise once again you have managed to produce a quality review that goes further than a standard watch reviewer by encompassing some outside the line facts and details.
The 1970 is available now on Ebay. Several offerings.
This watch reminds me a little of my Casio EF-503 but without the issues. Great vid review as always TGV
Pity about the negatives. It was all looking so good as well. Nice Vlog.
Had the Bulova Moon Watch. Same issue with the hand being out when reset. That and the huge size made me sell. Nice watch, great episode. Cheers 👍🏴
Strong review, honest hard hitting 💪🏼
My search for a racing Chrono continues 🏎
TGV, thank you for your thorough evaluation of the 1972 Dan Henry and honest appraisal of that chronograph's flaw. My 1963 chronograph Pilot also has the same issue, but I love it nonetheless.
My experience with [ Dan Henry ] : I purchased the 1963 Pilot Chronograph ($280 USD) . Within six months the bezel came off, then the ($45 USD) leather band began to separate at the point where it clasps, both problems I fixed with a tube of Dollar Store Super Glue.
Great review as always, TGV! Really love that waffle strap on your Explorer. I want an Explorer eventually, but always wanted one with an Oysterflex bracelet. What do you think? Would love your opinion; my daily wearer is a Seiko SNKL23 on Brown Colareb like you filmed!!!
Great video TGV, lovely looking watch, I'm sure Dan will get that issue fixed for you!
Funny enough, that Rolex Explorer looks so good with that strap that I'm actually looking at them now. The 36mm fees OK on size? I always wear 39mm - 42mm myself. Not sure if it will be too small. Only way is to go try them I guess.
That strap is a beauty 😍
An older Seiko 5 in 36mm would be a great way to try one out for an affordable price.
Thanks TGV for a great review. Appreciate your candor. 👍🏽🙏🏽
I had never heard of Porsche design, but now the brand ‘Pagani Design’ makes so much more sense to me!
It's looking like you know better watches than cars.
This movie never gets old!!
Great review as always TGV. I've been looking forward to this watch but I'm finding myself also a little disappointed. I feel in terms of design Dan Henry has nailed it, the look is pretty much perfect. I'm not sure I can get past the wobbly crown and the movement issues though.
Its still great value but it's the first Dan Henry watch that has made me question Quality. So I find myself undecided.
Any recommendations on an affordable left-handed or bullhead watch?
Is that not a battery indicator at 7:30? Beautifully crafted video, as per your usual?
If Casio would make a g shock with these classic looks …
Anyway, another fantastic video TGV.