The Ultimate 38mm Racing $250 Chronograph - Dan Henry 1964 "Gran Turismo" Watch Review
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Today I present a world exclusive premiere of the latest release for 2018 by legendary watch collector and personal hero Dan Henry.
The 1964 “Gran Turismo” is a watch inspired by a plethora of iconic racing chronographs of the 1960s. From the iconic panda dials of the Heuer Carrera and Rolex Daytona Cosmograph, to the elegance of the Omega Seamaster (Cal. 321 chronograph) and Breitling Top Time, the 1964 brings it all together for a staggeringly affordable $250.
Could this be the best new racing chronograph in its price range and in a size true to its time period? Join me to find out!
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Your best work to date. Please don't change your relaxed, friendly style. Your the best of the best!
Thank you sir, very kind and deeply appreciated
I will never change :D
Best regards,
TGV
Oh no... can't decide between panda, reverse panda or slate grey! They all look fantastic in their different way.
Owning the 1963, I'm a fan of the brand. When Paul Newman's Daytona sold for such an astronomical sum, I asked Dan if he was considering something similar and he mentioned this one. I'm glad to finally see it. Love the reverse panda on the bracelet.
Omg. I've never been so hyped. Finally a 38mm chrono!! Speedy reduced still owns my heart but this will make a fine substitute
I was expecting to be underwhelmed or at best indifferent, but I am actually properly impressed. The size is a crowd pleaser and the build quality looks to be spot on at the price. Reverse panda on a distressed brown leather strap please!
So glad to hear Peter, especially coming from you.
I like the distressed leather idea, I might just have to do that before I return it.
Thank you my friend, always glad to hear from you.
Best regards,
TGV
On the Dan Henry website the proper term is... "Evil Panda"! :-)
38mm chronographs are like unicorns . love your vid!
absolutely true. hahhaaha
a 38mm el primero is a true treasure too.
I just ordered my second Dan Henry watch, the 1964. Never thought I would get so much value for such a reasonable price. I appreciate your style, detail, and sagacious advice to watch connoisseurs.
Scott Love which version did you get? They have a new chronograph model out, the 1962. It’s 👌🏼
I love the gray dial with the dark brown strap. Nice representation of "old school" chronos.
By the way, I love your show. You got me into watch collecting. I am totally hooked, I have bought 15 watches in the last three months. Your intros are amazing. My three or four most expensive watches were bought on your referral. I buy a lot of Quartz watches because they are more affordable and less hassle. I also love your videos on with a real gentleman is and just trying to be a better person. They line up with my Christian values. Thank you for your kind reply.keep up the good work.
Great review ! Dan Henry is designing and producing really beautiful affordable watches . Can’t wait to get my hand on the 1964!
Thank you, so glad to hear, you are gonna love it!
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry Hi, it's been over q year now but idk which one I should choose. 1962 or 1964?
Just now getting back into watches after about a decade break. Your other Dan Henry review was the first I watched on these. Been watching a lot of your videos. There are tons of good watch channels on UA-cam. Your the only watch one I'm subscribed too. Love this channel.
Yes!! Any time TGV uploads, it's a good day! Absolute love to you, TGV. Thank you for turning me onto watches. What a wonderful and beautiful hobby to have.
Thank you so much my friend, hearing that makes my day!
Enjoy the journey my friend.
Best regards,
TGV
Ahh you bugger. You just cost me $250. Went with the Panda.... :-)
Do you have to buy the leather strap seperate.. only see bracelets on website for 64
date / no date?
@@jonboll2066 I think it comes with both.
Damn it, me too. Went with the panda no date
Black strap included with the the watch as well as the bracelet...
That’s definitely a DB5 on the back sir. The quintessential GT car... also, released in 1964 and also the year it featured in Goldfinger...
You should know that of course sir! 😉
Wonderful and mouthwatering review as always.
TBH!
Faaaaantastic. Totally makes sense now!!!
Thank god I kinda of half mentioned it least.
Deffo keeping it now!!!!
Thank you Captain, I hope all is well.
Just out of interest, which is your fave dial colour?
Best regards,
TGV
Wife just got me one 4 Xmas, Couldn't love it anymore. Beautiful dress watch and at a price point that the novice watch guy can appreciate. I love your videos, keep up the great work, your videos have made me a watch guy... Looking forward to expanding my collection.
Your intros are the best. This one is my favorite one so far. Totally a car guy. Combines my love of cars and watches.
xactly!!!!!
This is exactly what i've been waiting for from Dan henry. Just ordered the panda no date I really can't wait! Glad that you got the exclusive on these tgv great partnership 👌
The car on the caseback is an Aston Martin DB4 or a DB5. I wouldn't mind you doing a video on one of the Timex Waterbury chrono's or the MK1 chrono's. They look really nice for the price point.Excellent video as always TGV !!!
Those look fantastic. Clearly you don't need to break the bank for a quality timepiece these days
I got an email from Dan Henry announcing this watch. As soon as I saw the photo I knew that I wanted it! I saw in the email that you posted a review and I jumped on to watch straight away. I already own the 1970 and love it. Just ordered this baby in Slate Grey. Thanks so much for the review! You always do such a great job, and the reviews are SO informative.
Thank you Jason, very much appreciated.
Always a pleasure my friend, you are a true gent and reading your comment makes it all worth it.
Best regards,
TGV
Im super glad to have found this video. Before officially buying my very first Dan Henry watch. Can't believe I haven't heard of Dan Henry watches till now.
Great video my friend! I want the silver one. I too really want an Omega 321, but not for that money. This hits all the sweet spots. You should tell Dan to make REAL blued hands an upcharge as well as a sapphire or acrylic crystal.
Fantastic intro! I love Grand Turismo! Congrats to Dan Henry, the watches look great! The smaller size definitely give them a more "vintagy" feel :-) Cheers!
Colour me impressed... I'm ordering one as we speak. I had seen "Dan Henry" mentioned on the forums but didn't know much about them. I've been wanting to add a chrono to my collection but they are always too big. I'm willing to give this a try for the money.
Thanks for another great video and sharing these new watches with us. Not a fan of chrono's myself but these definitely have a full sense of style, not being overcrowded on the dial yet still functional and quite attractive overall. I wish Mr. Henry made more automatic watches, I would love one of his 1963's as an automatic. Thanks again TGV for all of your hard work, it is greatly appreciated!
Fantastic review TGV. I have the DH 1970 in 40mm and absolutely love the quality and workmanship in DH watches for the price point. Your review of the new 1964 pushed me over the edge and I put in an order for one. I have to say most of my watches have date complications but his particular watch looks so elegant and clean without the date that I opted for No Date. Beautiful work by Dan Henry.
Dan Henry is a great guy. He personally thanked me when I purchase my '39. His passion for watches has expanded my appreciation for horology. His site, timeline.watch, is such an excellent site to learn about vintage watches. I get lost there sometimes and forget what time it is. I will definitely be acquiring one (?) of this new batch. Great review, as always. (They appear to be available now. BTW, I also happened to be wearing my flightmaster while I watched the review.)
oh no, why making 4? How can I choose now?
At first vision, I fell in love with the Panda for its iconic Daytona look. But after the third or fourth time watching this video, I kind of preferred the elegance of the silver dial beautifully combining with the blue tachymeter and blued hands. And now, after a few days of digestion, I am actually falling in love with the understated yet splendid warm & dark grey dial. Can anybody please disagree with me or help me decide?
The best way is still to try them on. Is there a way to see them in real? Is it possible to visit the factory?
Anyway, the review is astonishing. Both the quality of the visuals and the thoughts shared about the collection are so insightful. These reviews are the best commercial ever because they are and feel real. All four pieces look very refined and I am so thankful they are not 42mm!!!
Having the same problem, although I think dark or gray watches soon become dull to me. Suspect the silver dial will be best over time, but hard to tell when I have never seen these watches physically. And had not heard of them before. I wish they came as 40 or 41 mm, as I have a somewhat larger wrist than TGV.
Received my Gran Turismo today, the slate gray tricomplex. Thank you for the review which led me to the purchase. I absolutely love it. Stay safe and healthy
I'm into audio and have what people call "audiophile equipment", the sound quality of the intro was on point! Props for the attention to detail!
Great review, as expected, and amazing watch, brilliantly sized at 38mm and improved value proposition when compared to the Baltic Panda Limited Edition. It seems Dan Henry, who despite being a vintage collector and connoisseur was making chunkier watches, is listening to experts and enthusiasts. The difficulty is choosing the dial color. I like the panda styles, the black dial with white sub-dials and that contrasting tachymetre scale, but now can't ignore TGV choice.
I was trying my best to keep a 6 month period before buying my next watch, but now I'm deciding between the reverse panda or slate grey dial on Dan Henry's website. You're a blessing and a curse TGV!
Very cool watches, cracking intro once again TGV and for me, that’s definitely an Aston Martin DB5 ‘Bond car’ on the back of the watch. Well done Dan Henry👌🏻⏱
Thank you Lance! :D
Best regards,
TGV
This is the first quartz chrono that has caught my eye since the Undone Urban, and this really knocks that watch out of the park. Well done Dan Henry!
BTW, the Flightmaster isn't mechaquartz because it lacks the mechanical aspect.
Thank you sir, I tend to agree.
Shame the Undon was not this size! right?
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry Indeed. Worse yet is the fact that the tachymeter is truncated by the Undone logo.
I always enjoy when you get to have a world premiere on the channel, Dan Henry just gets this wonderful interest of ours. One of your best review's yet my friend. 👍🇮🇹😊
Got my SARB033 last week, and I love it. The seller put in his review go to UA-cam and watch TGV's review of the SARB033 to get a feel for it. At that second I knew this was my watch to get.
Thank you for this amazing hobby TGV. Much love!
Dan Henry provides everything that Van Brauge doesn’t. A great price point that most can afford (not crazy money), value, great communication, and a genuine passion which makes us realise he’s one of us. Personally I only buy mechanical, but these watches are amazing for the money.
i couldn’t help myself, just ordered evil panda, 38mm, reverse panda and especially beads of rice bracelet took my breath away. Great job Dan Henry, great job reviewing TGV ! i hope some day he make something like 1945 chronos. I know he has one but thats not it, i want something more like those universal geneve or chronographe suisse from that era, maybe even something more like TGVs britix, or like rolex 4113, yeah that rolex, goosebumps everytime i see picture of it... thats what i want and if he produces something like it, i am buying it for sure !
Thanks for introducing me to the brand and being 38-39mm for me it's the sweet spot...👍👍
It's really exciting to see your enthusiasm. After watching this, I am now torn between the Hamel you recently looked at and this. So many fun things, so hard to choose. Great job, nicely done. :-)
What a smokin' intro .I'll buy one of these, Thanks lil' buddy for all the work
I am not a chronograph watch fan - not my first or even second choice in a watch. But these are beautiful watch dials, and at this price it is enough to change my mind.
Best video intros on UA-cam. Just took a look at the website and fell in love with the 1947
Fantastic intro! For some reason my watch taste has been moving in a retro direction and I’ve been considering buying my first chronograph. Then this review comes along...
Man, you’re just the best. If I could buy you a Seamaster I would. Just picked up a black INOX automatic. Your review of the Quartz sealed the deal. Love it-and love your channel.
Wow I bought the Panda immediately after watching this video!! Thanks TGV
Thank you TGV for another great video which was packed full of valuable information. My wife and I want to buy our son a nice first watch for graduation and I think the 1964 Dan Henry would fit him perfectly. A beautiful watch that can be worn with any attire. God bless and thank you for all of your time spent on these awesome videos!! Keep them coming.
38mm wrist size people where you at! 🤚
Loved the into on this one TGV. Great review too and congrats on getting to do the world premiere for these!
That Panda on a Black strap is quite lovely.
Keep up the fantastic work on all your reviews.
I've been hoping for something like this since I sold my Straton Curve that was just too big for my wrist but had the same movement. This Dan Henry appears in your video to have a nicer build quality, too. Your review was a nice background soundtrack to my ordering of an all silver model. Can't wait to see this thing!
And now I have to start shopping for 19mm straps and bands...
Wow, Dan timed this release nicely. Worn and Wound and Gentry at the same time! Looks excellent btw
OMG. I almost made my mind about Dan Henry mainly because of the size of the watches but this is everything I was expecting. A small vintage chronograph without the risks. TGV, you're a making the watch industry progress. Thx. And by the way you're are so lucky to hold all of them before choosing one. I wish I could because I have hard time choosing between the panda and the reverse.
Exactly seven days ago I was sitting in this same chair when I noticed one of your videos pop up on my feed. What? Why? Watches?! Oh, please! The hell would I care about watches.
Same chair, same time of day, a week and uncountable hours upon hours of research and TGV videos later, the timer on the G-Shock AWG M-100 that I bought Saturday just beeped to remind me to turn off the sprinkler. I dash back in to hear all about this new chronograph, exicted like my soccer team just signed a new international player, wondering if THIS will be my next watch (I love chronos) or if I'll pick one of the half dozen I have sitting in my Long Island Watch shopping cart.
Thank you TGV.
I've had the panda for several days now and absolutely love it. Amazed that a new watch can look so authentically vintage. 38mm is fantastic. What a bargain!
So glad to hear, thank you for sharing that, I feel exactly the same way.
Best regards,
TGV
I am a cheap mechanical watch collector, have couple of Vostok Amphibia, Seiko 5's & the Dan Henry 1970 40mm Compressor, with the Seiko NH35 movement. Now looks like I gotta pick this one as well though this is not mechanical but the fit and finish sold me. Thanks TGV.
Editing god no words these intros are next level
Thank you Seb :D
Best regards,
TGV
I think this one is one of the best looking and stunning watches in history.
I ordered the reverse panda version for my son. Cannot wait to give it to him.
I Bought the DH 1970, my 1st micro brand....great watch and really good value. These look lovely, cheers mate
Shawn! Great to hear from you sir, it has been a while since I saw that unforgettable angry cat.
Always a pleasure my friend, I hope this finds you well and your 1970 in good health.
Thank you,
Best regards,
TGV
On the strength of your reviews I've really become sold on the Dan Henry marque. (Speaking of marques, I believe the car on the watch back is intended to be an Aston Martin DB4 or 5, both of which would be period correct...although he put the gas cap on the wrong side ;) ). I think it's just fantastic that someone is offering watches in this price range that exhibit so much design and production care. Fantastic job again, thanks for the terrific work!
Very tempted to buy another one,got my eye on the black & white ‘evil panda’ dial one. Import tax is currently a little high to the uk though,think i paid £80 for the last one.
I was trying to save up for a second hand "luxury" watch, guess I'm not now!! :)) this will be my fourth DH! Dan STOPPP making watchessss!!! I have 8 watches and half of them are yours!
Wow wow wow, this is why I love your channel, not only is the contant great, but you always strive for improvement. Besides making an epic intro for your reviews, I now see that you also have improved your thumbnail (It looks way better without that mist that covers a third of the thumbnail). Well done sir, well done.
I know this review is a couple years old, but it did just help push me across the line in buying a DH 1964 (White Panda - the one version not included in your review). I had been looking at the DH watches for over a year, but by the time I felt ready to buy, the one I really wanted (1962 Panda) was sold out. Then I just ran across this review of the 1964 and decided to go for it. The White Panda version was still available in the 1964 and I think it looks just as classic as the 62 (although truth be told I do like the 62 just a little better). Glad you mentioned the sapphire coated glass since, for some reason, I could not find that info anywhere on the DH web site. (By the way, I also have a Flight Master (on which I have installed the green NDC parachute strap with the yellow stripe).
Terrific review! As always, thank you for providing great insight into another wonderful timepiece.
I know Dan and what makes his watches great, apart from the cost benefit factor, is that he is a perfectionist and his attention to detail is second to none. I added the reverse Panda to my collection and I am sure it will not make a bad figure next to my Rolex 6263. The leather straps are fantastic and I have been pushing Dan to make them available in his site.
Excellent intro. Congrats on the World Exclusive. Beautiful watches, love the smaller sizes. Great review. I guess that is an Aston Martin DB5 on the back, referencing 1964 the year of the cars release.
I have the silver and it's even more beautiful in reality than the video.
Thank you for review.
yuval maimon is the tachymeter ring white with blue print?
I’m stuck between the silver and the reverse panda black dial. I don’t have a reverse panda in my collection, but the silver one looks classy and the sunburst with the applied indices seems like it plays nicely in the light
The all silver version reminds me very much of my Heuer Carrera chronograph. I much prefer my Heuer’s 30 minute sub dial. The Dan Henry would be a good starter watch for someone just starting a collection.
I just went to his web site... that black 39 is amazing. This company is a great find, I will own one as soon as a decision can be made.... probably the panda as well.
Vintage watches had such great design and proportions . These new sports watches look like the manufacturers are pricing them by the pound.
I've been wanting a vintage chronograph but they are very expensive to service. Since these are perfect in size and proportions , I will be buying one very soon. Pure Class TVG.
I just ordered a panda with a no date. I'm amazed how they offer a beautiful watch with extra accessories and leather strap all for just 250 free shipping!!!
The only watch channel worth watching on UA-cam!! Accept no other imitations
Thank you Nathan, I am deeply honored and flattered.
Best regards,
TGV
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@@sabre720 Haha thank you for pointing that out...it's midnight here in the UK I'm a bit tired
Thanks TGV for this great review. I’ve just ordered the silver and the panda both with no date. One thing about polywatch : you can’t use it for remove scratches on mineral glasses and even less on saphir coated. It won’t work. Only on plexy
38mm and under 45mm lug-to-lug? As someone with a smaller wrist this is the sweet spot. It's a beautiful watch, might pull the trigger on this one
Got the email, went to the website, bought the silver panda. Done!. This saves me buying a vintage Heuer!
Thank you Urban G , so appreciate your review and demo , the Watch from dan henry is incredibly magnificent, really really wonderful piece .
I'm really just starting out collecting watches , and the 1964 is my prize piece ......
Thank you sir and keep up the great work
Very excited by this range - and have ordered the silver no date! Thanks so much for the review TGV - I even had a personal response from Dan on my Instgram
Jeez, T, this video is like handing me four $100.00 bills and expecting me to decide which one I like the best! They're all gorgeous.
Just received my Casio (reference B650WD-1ACF) in the mail about an hour ago! A lot of watch and vintage styling for only $25. What a banger this one is! I tried to save for an SKX, but I just could not pass up this watch again. Might pick up a Timex x Tom Snyder here pretty soon!
Thank you for all you do TGV.
Much praise from Texas,
-James
Cracking choice!!! OMG, I love it. I might have to get the black version.
Thank you for sharing that. Enjoy it and you can always get thew SKX later.
Great to hear from Gentry in Texas, I will be visiting soon!
Best regards,
TGV
Just rewatched this to build the hype for my 1964 slate grey date which should be arriving Wednesday. So excited!! Thanks for the great video TGV
Fantastic Premiere TGV!
Another big fan here of Dan Henry watches, I bought the 1963 pilot chronograph (Black Bezel) after watching one of your videos a few months back and was hugely impressed. You'd be hard pressed to find a well designed and finished timepiece for the price, the backplate in itself is a work of art.
These Gran Turismo's, especially the full silver version look just as good
Super review mate⌚😀👍
Great looking piece from Dan Henry. Always seems to be on his game when designing a new piece. This looks remarkably good! Quite the crowd pleaser i think with the strap and dial options. What a superb value for money!
My eyes actually popped out when you casually mentioned Paul Newman Daytona for your wrist watch check
"pure class, that's it.. un altro Capolavoro!" 😂❤️ i love your style & your channel!! Ciao from 🇮🇹
My Dan Henry 1964 was a nice addition to my collection to avoid having to pay for a 1964 Heuer Carrera, which was arguably the least reliable chronograph ever made. Makes me feel like Steve McQueen every time I look at it. Elegant and a great value.
I haven’t purchased a DH yet, however, I was impressed with the quick responses Dan had to my inquiries
Wow they are so beautiful. I only just discovered Dan’s website yesterday, & now you put up this video lol. I was thinking about buying the black dial 1939 after watching your review of the Tissot Janeiro. But being a micro brand I was pretty hesitant & really didn’t think I would buy one. So this video has definitely changed my mind about that. Especially finding out he’s a passionate collector of watches. The silver 1964 is absolutely stunning though, I’m totally sold on that one. I have only just recently got into watch collecting because of your videos. Just received my first 2 watches this week. :)
So thank you for all your fun to watch and very informative videos!-) Oh btw, the Tissot Janeiro’s are selling for over $2000 US now. One even sold for $8000 on eBay a couple of weeks ago. I was excited to hear you picked yours up for under 1000 & thought I would look for one! But sadly their a bit out of my price range now lol. Also, one more thing, could you tell me what song that is in the intro? It sounds like the guitarist from Alice in Chains.
Anyway, thank you from Australia! Enjoy the rest of your week.
love the intro, it sounds like some kind of monster but actually good
Great video again TGV, this has been added to the ever growing list. Applications for a second job are being posted tomorrow!
I have just ordered my slate Grey 1964 Dan Henry and I can't wait for the moment when it will arrive at my door!
Yesterday I actually received my *Poljot “Columbus“ 3133* mechanical chronograph and fell in love ever since
Fantastic review. Great story too about meeting the man to then lending you the pieces for the review. Great stuff, that grey is gorgeous
Dan Henry is a really interesting guy. There is an interview with him where he talks about his watch buying at flea markets. Comes across as genuinely passionate.
As a certified Petrol Head, that is my favorite intro, and I MUST have one of these! I am absolutely smitten. The only trouble would be which color combination to choose! I really like the level of detail used in making and polishing the case. It is just the right size, but I do agree that an 18mm lug width would be better. I think I just found my Christmas present to myself! Thank you for another wonderful video!
Adios,
Rudy
Oooohh...this is good. Very, very good.
I couldn’t be more excited for a watch.
I’ve been searching feverishly for an excellent new chronograph, but every thing I find is over-sized and over-priced.
Everyone of those dials are simply exquisite and the size is simply perfect.
Looking forward to getting one...
Thanks for an AWESOME video, TGV.
Chuffed to hear, thank you Alexander.
Please let me know which one you decide, I am still so conflicted myself! :D
Good luck sir,
Best regards,
TGV
Funny how that’s now that struggle, huh? Trying to decide which one.
Each are beautifully unique in their own right. I will say, at this moment, I am leaning toward the all-silver version. And while the band is lovely, I would swap it out for a high quality leather Rally racing band. I think that would look amazing.
The size of the watch is also what I am so thrilled about. For once there’s a watch that I love the style and is perfect for my wrist size.
You’re always introducing me to watches I want...you’re killing me, TGV! Haha
Cheers
BTW, I surely wish the Todd Snyder Timex Marlin re-issue was an automatic. :(
Great review! You sold me! For the price, it really is the perfect vintage throwback chronograph for the small wrist individual.
Oh no this video will cost me 260$, fantastic work as always
Always waiting late night just to check if TGV has uploaded a new Video! Great Video ;) Best regards !