I'd been on the hunt for an inexpensive racing chrono in a panda dial for years. Nothing ever quite checked all the boxes 'till this came out. I picked up the panda dial with date and got it in the mail yesterday. Here are a few thoughts. -For the price ($260 last I saw on DH site), this is definitely worth it. I suspect there will be lots of purists that don't care for homage watches or quartz pieces, but very few of us are able to go out and pick up a Speedmaster or a Paul Newman Daytona. -There are a few negatives. The movement itself is so-so. The pushers are a bit stiff and don't have a solid feel to them when used. I feel the hands are a bit too squared and angular. Also, they tend to disappear when in front of the subdials. The tiny bit of lume helps a bit, but having some sort of trim along the hands would've helped with legibility. The lume is kind of fun to look at for the few seconds it lasts but isn't terribly practical. -As for the positives, there are plenty. The overall size is nearly perfect. For my 6 1/2" wrists 39mm gives just enough wrist presence without feeling too small or overwhelmingly massive. I love the tachymetre being on the outside of the dial. It frames the dial beautifully and is much more legible than if under glass. The case design and the curving of the lugs in really well done. Nice mix of brushed and polished finishes. My favorite part is definitely the subdials. I like the small size and the mix of markings on them. Gives them almost a airplane cockpit feel. The contrast of the sort of paper white color of the dial to the blackness of the hands is nice and gives it a "crisp" feel to the watch. The straps are very comfortable and although not the best of leather are certainly better than anything Seiko puts out for it's inexpensive pieces. I love that you get two straps with quick release springbars. Yes, a bracelet would've been nice, but I'm not sure it would've been in keeping with the sporty nature of the piece. The domed crystal is great and provides some nice distortion when viewed at angles. -How does it compare to the 1964? I have the "evil panda" version of that watch and find them to be different enough to make owning both practical. The 1964 feels a bit dressier with it's beautiful bracelet, silver hands and markers, and less busy subdial design. The 1962 feels sportier--more like the watch you'd wear driving your Porche 911 around tight bends in the Italian Alps while the 1964 feels more like something James Bond would wear under a nice suit as he pulls up in his Aston Martin to a high stakes poker game. -For the price, both watches are great value. I will also say that I actually appreciate that both the 1964 and 1962 are quartz movements. In a few years I'll spend a few dollars on a new battery and I'll still have running watches. Contrast that to those with Seagull movements or higher end mechanical chronographs who a few years from now might be sending in their watches for expensive servicing. I have plenty of mechanical movement watches to get my fix in, but the expensive nature of a mechanical chrono makes it impractical for me.
I just want to say that... as a 20 years old, I started get into watches recently. I learned a lot from you, thank you. Recently got a Orient Sun and Moon, my first automatic watch that I bought for myself. There's only more to come.
I enjoyed the intro and segment, it reminds me why I enjoy your content so much. You make sure that we never forget our past and history. You keep it in the forefront and that to me is very respectable and important, whether horology, art, people of influence, etc... You keep it all alive with passion and pizazz. Thank you, my friend, all the best. U/O I hope Philly is treating you well. 🍷
I was waiting with bated breath for this to be released and I purchased a Panda no date as soon as it went live on Dan Henry’s website. It’s going to be a perfect companion to my 1964 Evil Panda. TGV’s review has made me want it even more. I can’t wait to have this on the wrist. Bravo!
I couldn't help myself and had to put in an order for a no date Panda before they sold out. It should be a nice contrast to my 1964 Silver no date GT. Thanks for another solid review and enabling my bad habits, again!
this has nothing to do with omega or dan henry but I’m only 17 and I’ve been into watches since my uncle gave me my first when I was 10 and yesterday I just bought my first Citizen: the Perpetual Calendar Chronograph. So I just want to say thank you TGV for being my go to watch man about any questions or concerns I had about any watches or anything I need to know because I just love this watch and I love this channel. thank you very much
Just pulled the trigger on the Panda. The Daytona is my dream watch. As soon as I showed my Fiance this, she immediately fell in love with it and insisted I buy it. Would never have known about this brand without your channel so once again, thank you and keep up the fantastic work!
I agree. Great you don’t have to spend thousands for a watch with value & character. Hello from Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA (a bit northeast of Atlanta)!
Man.. you make such good videos! You could convince me to buy anything... Absolutely love the channel and your energy in every one of them! I will continue to watch your videos as long as I can!
Great looking watch again from Dan Henry. I have the 1964 evil panda no date for about 4 months now and I absolutely love it. It is extremely classy and goes with anything. The fact it is a meca quartz and the chronograph sweeps somewhat like an automatic makes it a lot more special to me, as does the imprint on my wrist of the DB5. I was looking for a for me affordable watch that would be reliable, for watch enthusiasts and not too big for my tiny (similar to your size) wrists. Also the fact that the watches are limited means that I never saw anyone else wearing one. Don't think I could have been happier for the money, thanks for another great review!
I'm impressed everytime you show one of Dan Henry's watches. I'd never heard of him before. They're sleek, with an understated elegance and vintage look.
Hi TGV! I’m glad you are doing so well,. I’m still a great admirer of your channel. I remember your first video on the channel :) Never let anyone bring you down. You got to keep going. You are great role model👍 Your friend, Darko
Thank you Darko, that means the world to me. I remember you too my friend, you humble me with your kind words. Onwards and ever upwards! Best regards, TGV
Good evening TGV, nicely done review. I love the Meca-Quartz concept, my Seiko SSB027 is a watch I truly love and adore. The Evil Panda really looks great, a watch that suits a Bond villain perefectly 😉 Have a good evening, best regards.
Thanks a lot TGV for this review and for introducing me to the Dan Henry brand. I went ahead and ordered a 1962 and a 1963! Love your content and your style. Keep it up! Greetings from Belgium! Kind regards, Wim
Damn TGV!!! I had to buy two! Got the 1962 Panda and as no Panda collection is complete without an Evil Panda...got the 1964 too! Can't wait to get my hands on them... I was on the lookout for some nice Pandas! Love Dan's clean design!
Thank you for the excellent review! Got my Dan Henry 1962 Evil Panda Chronograph (No Date) today. Amazingly sexy yet affordable. It's going to become my new daily watch.
Great stuff, mate. We live in a Golden Age of watches, for sure, with Dan Henry being a great example. The classic style watches became collectable for a reason, they just looked good. Now they symbolize the era when men pushed cars and planes to their lethal limits.
The way I look at it, Dan Henry is someone who loves vintage watches - and he just desperately wants to share this obsession with as many people as possible. Hence the affordable price. I'm excited to be picking the 1970 soon!!!
brother, your production qualities are outstanding. i've been looking at dan henry for a couple weeks. even wrote him and he replied within an hour in the manner you describe him to be. yes, it's a quartz but it's a good one. my biggest issue was the sapphire coated crystal. why not sapphire solid, i ask my self. self says, see what the urban gentry thinks. now i've downloaded your app. and my next purchase will be dan's 1962 evil panda. with many bows...
I have a 1964, and hope to add a 1962 to the collection before they run out. Dan Henry is a fine gentleman, and a class act - I had a lovely email conversation with him about my 1973 Omega Chronostop, among other things.
So, ordered a white version with date complication when this video went live. In the meantime I changed my order to a black version without complication. Without problem this was possible. I got it yesterday, and I am very happy with the watch! The steel hands looked better than I thought, A lot better actually. I though ordered a steel bracelet (speedmaster style off course) for the watch.
Thank you for this video. Refreshing to see some good quartz watch content.... as somebody who is into quartz watches. Would love to see more like this. Great job.
Didn’t even finish watching the review. Evil Panda on the way. A Speedy is in my future, but too much of a trollop to not have a stable of fun, classy and affordable watches.
@@WickedIllusion1 If your thinking of a Speedy suggestion is look at pre owned and maybe an 861 or it you have the money to spend a 321 movement. Mine is a 1997 purchased 1861 movement Ref. 3570.50.00 Speedy. Fine watch but if I knew then what I do know I would have shopped pre owned. If a guy grabs a good reference book, get to know the models, there are it seems plenty to choose from that are not high end. Watch the bracelet though- on mine it is old school clasp, friction close, no two buttons and no safety latch- it will pop open.
The Speedmaster is my all time favorite watch, and my grail, so this DH definitely speaks to me but it is almost too much of a homage for me. For me to scratch the Speedy itch I am anticipating the Stratton Classic Driver, it has its own styling cues imo while still using some of the Speedy flare. That being said this DH is very nice. I’d have a tough time deciding on second thought.
Soooo thanks to you and your channel I have the watch bug. In May I owned a whopping zero watches. Now less than 3 watches later I've got 9. had the 1962 panda on my radar for most of that time. Told myself I wouldn't be buying anymore watches for a while but this video is reaaally making it hard to resist lol. Thanks for the extensive review. This will definitely be my next watch.
TGV very nice review. It is clear you understand and appreciate what Dan Henry is acomplishing and you hit it on the head about Dan Henry building watches for watch geeks by a what geek good luck with your latest watch project and remember there is always rooms for creative people like Dan Henry, my wallet thanks him every time he creates something
I can atest to Mr Henry's down to Earth persona and an incredible care he has towards his clients or even potential clients which I was. I've asked a question via his website and although I know Dan Henry watches is a micro brand I didn't expect to hear from the man himself. Yes, Mr Dan Henry in person answered my email within maybe 2 hours I've sent it. Definitely a cool guy.
Everytime I watch one of your videos, which is by the way very well done. I always have the tendency to buy them. Just can't seem to stop the watch buying craze now. Some day I really must decide one to keep for the long term. The more I wear them, the more I can't bear to let them go...bought a SARB033, an SKX013 ever since I started watching your videos. Couldn't really afford a Navitimer, so now I need to look for alternatives.
Thank you for the informative review. I've been struggling with what kind of watch I should buy and It has been months now, and I feel that this review helped me considerably. I've just purchased the 1964 silver, with tachymeter, 60-min chronograph and 24 hour indicator. I've been looking for something elegant and noteworthy and this did it for me. Also, NYC transplant here. Moved to Tokyo a couple years ago, and it was cool seeing you move to PA. I've had a great time in Northern Liberties and Kensington with my family there. Please stay healthy and keep up the good information.
You got me with the Sterling Moss intro whom I remember watching race. Then you got me with this Dan Henry watch. My next for sure. Beautiful video and beautiful watches. Thanks.
Glas to finally see D.H.watches, heard lots of good comments. Distributors in Canada are scarce. These remind me a lot like Tissot V-8 models but at a lower price range(eta quartz mouvement). Nice job at introducing us to this brand.
My Panda arrived yesterday. It’s perfect! The size of the watch is right. All of the detail from movement assembly to case finishing makes it look like a much more expensive watch. You get all you’d want in a vintage watch with modern trouble free parts. This is a winner, and doesn’t disappoint. I was quite pleased with receiving two straps. I thought the black would look the best, but the vintage tan steels the show!
Just got the 1964 a few weeks ago as a late birthday gift from my father. I might have to get this one myself at some point. The Speedmaster is one of my grail watches, and this would satisfy the urge to just keep buying watches in a vain attempt to live up to the feeling of having a speedy.
I got the same dial as you actually, Panda with no date. It’s one of the most beautiful watches I’ve seen, especially at that price. Reminds me of an Enicar Sherpa Graph actually.
I did too. I didn't even know it was being released and was on the site admiring the 64. Then I noticed the "new 62" and had to have it. Panda no date. Can't wait for it to get here.
Thanks for sharing the history of horology with us. I've always enjoyed watches, but until I found your site never appreciated the history. Your insights are awesome and have re-ignited a passion for watches in me!
thanks for the review. I'm the owner of 1962 model from danhenry watches and I like it.. but never believed the story about the collector named Dan Henry in real world.. I've never been able to find any info about Dan..
Wow, what a watch for the value! I love the look of these they look unbelievably classy and punch well above their weight. After watching this review I went over to his website and saw the unbelievable dress watch Dan offers as well, I'll definitely be looking into picking one of his designs up in the near future. Wonderful review as always TGV! Best, R
Dan Henry really nail the design.. But for the price and movement...Parnis also used the same movement but with homage (more like steal) design of Daytona and Bellytanker. Hopefully you can review Parnis because they are weird ha ha
Welcome back white gloves, welcome back intros 👌. Great recview as always sir. I have to admit I'm not the world's biggest chronograph fan. But I have a serious soft spot for Pandas 🐼. Love the Dan Henry one and also love the Orient Neo Panda (the solar one). Maybe one day.... Glad to see you are settling in to your new apartment and War room. O&U 👍
You have put me in quite the quandary, for about 20 years I’ve had one watch, a Rolex turn-o-graph and only recently have been considering adding a sporty watch to my one watch collection. I had almost decided on the Omega speed master racing, which I like better than the moon watch…then I saw your video on affordable chronographs and was taken by the Nirvada, which can be had new for much less than what a speedy would cost, now I see this video of the Dan Henry 1962 which looks very much like both the speedy and the Nirvada but for pocket change compared to what those would cost…now I have no idea which way to go…
The fact that this is quartz is what really makes me want this watch, I was thinking about trying to get a Maen Skymaster but the fact that its automatic and nearing a thousand dollars has put me off. I do like Mechanicals but the expensive matenince puts me off.
Hey TGV, thought you might find it interesting. I am the 1190th owner to a new Dan Henry 1962 white panda after watching this show. I just got it and love the watch. Thanks!
I bought one on the 16th of July and it was gone for 10 months because it was sent for repair 2 times. First time when i got it because of a defect and a second time directly after its long awaited return for the same exact issue. Now it finally arrived in the mail for a third time and still has the same exact issue as the first time it was sent in for repairs. Asked for a refund now because i am not sending it in a 3rd time just to get it back broken again and then having to pay all costs myself if i want to get it fixed because my warranty is void due to all the shipping time.
My 1962 panda is on the way, can't wait to add it to my collection next to the 1964 evil panda and the black pvd 1972. Dan has done some great work with his brand, and also provides excellent customer service!
So glad you mentioned their customer service, when I got my 1964 I had a great experience. So you went for the 1972 too?!?! Amazing watch, perhaps technically Dan's best. Enjoy it for me, I am soooooo tempered on that one myself! Thank you LC, Best regards, TGV
I love affordable watches like these. Brands like Dan Henry definitely give some of the big boys a run for their money. Nice work, TGV 👍. Looking forward to the next one. Regards, Koen
This is a nice option, enjoying a cup of Tea and while watching your video I took a second and checked on Dan Henry's site and their military chronograph it's quite interesting to me.
@@eazye619 Obliviously I am a poor speller. This is exactly why I need you as my personal secretary, you are really good add it. I can dictate, and you can correct my spelling and look pretty.
Just stumbled across this video... watch ordered within an hour! Stop doing this to me TGV... I also got my WW2 Omega and Seiko Alpinist because of your videos!
Completely beautiful... May have to buy one to scratch my itch until I can buy a real Speedy. My only bother is that they're only available in Quartz movement.
The Hamilton Intra-Matic would be my preferred racing chrono, but I don't feel comfortable with spending that much. These Dan Henrys are just gorgeous, think I might go for one of them instead. Thanks for introducing me to this brand, TGV!
Great close-up look by TGV at a gorgeous watch. These kind of watches have cured me of any desire to buy expensive mechanical chronographs. This is because buying a mech chrono is like giving yourself a big BILL for future servicing of the movement.
You sound in top form, TGV, even with the stress of the move. Loved the intro and background arrangement (Vintage exotic auto, map of South America). One thing about the value in these DH Speedyesque pieces, could be fun and practical to travel with (low risk). Best Regards, JPD
I didn't buy the 1962 but I got the 64. I loved the bracelet it comes with and the fact that both of these years provide a second band and watch roll is brilliant. Chinese manufacturing scares me a bit though.
Thanks for the in depth review TGV. I just ordered the Panda with date. It will sit nicely in my Chronograph collection next to the speedy. Keep up the good work
Hello TGV please make a video-review about Alpina watches, I’ve just bought an Altimer and I’m loving it, great swiss brand with heritage and high quality at affordable price range, I’d like to hear your thoughts!.
My Dan Henry 1964 has grown to be one of my favourite watches... I have the panda no-date. I find I tend to grab it more than my Rolex or Tudor watches. It's just so comfortable and looks so good on the wrist. The value is incredible.
I love the seiko vk Mecca quartz movement. I have two seiko ssb chonos, four undone Urbans (speedy, Navi, Killy, and mystique), and I just ordered the panda 1962 no date. I’m glad they went with the seiko movement over the miyota. And i like that they’re all 20mm lug width. The 1964 is nice, but the 19mm lug width is inconvenient
FYI the seiko Mecca quartz has a minor flaw. Inconsistencies with the second hand of the chronograph being aligned properly with 12oclock. My dan Henry 1962 is a fraction of a second to the left of 12oclock :/. So is my undone speedy and so was one of my seiko ssb’s. Apparently it’s a common issue and the only way to fix it is to manually remove the second hand and realign it. But apparently that loosens the friction fit of the second hand and the torque from resetting the chronograph can put it back out of alignment more easily. I returned my seiko ssb033 for a new one. But the undone and the dan Henry ship from China so it’s a bit of a hassle and didn’t seem worth it to me to go through the trouble of getting a new one. But still when I look at them I notice it and it bugs me even though I literally just got my 1962. Still a beautiful watch
Yay!! An old school TGV review on a piece I can actually afford!
I'd been on the hunt for an inexpensive racing chrono in a panda dial for years. Nothing ever quite checked all the boxes 'till this came out. I picked up the panda dial with date and got it in the mail yesterday. Here are a few thoughts.
-For the price ($260 last I saw on DH site), this is definitely worth it. I suspect there will be lots of purists that don't care for homage watches or quartz pieces, but very few of us are able to go out and pick up a Speedmaster or a Paul Newman Daytona.
-There are a few negatives. The movement itself is so-so. The pushers are a bit stiff and don't have a solid feel to them when used. I feel the hands are a bit too squared and angular. Also, they tend to disappear when in front of the subdials. The tiny bit of lume helps a bit, but having some sort of trim along the hands would've helped with legibility. The lume is kind of fun to look at for the few seconds it lasts but isn't terribly practical.
-As for the positives, there are plenty. The overall size is nearly perfect. For my 6 1/2" wrists 39mm gives just enough wrist presence without feeling too small or overwhelmingly massive. I love the tachymetre being on the outside of the dial. It frames the dial beautifully and is much more legible than if under glass. The case design and the curving of the lugs in really well done. Nice mix of brushed and polished finishes. My favorite part is definitely the subdials. I like the small size and the mix of markings on them. Gives them almost a airplane cockpit feel. The contrast of the sort of paper white color of the dial to the blackness of the hands is nice and gives it a "crisp" feel to the watch. The straps are very comfortable and although not the best of leather are certainly better than anything Seiko puts out for it's inexpensive pieces. I love that you get two straps with quick release springbars. Yes, a bracelet would've been nice, but I'm not sure it would've been in keeping with the sporty nature of the piece. The domed crystal is great and provides some nice distortion when viewed at angles.
-How does it compare to the 1964? I have the "evil panda" version of that watch and find them to be different enough to make owning both practical. The 1964 feels a bit dressier with it's beautiful bracelet, silver hands and markers, and less busy subdial design. The 1962 feels sportier--more like the watch you'd wear driving your Porche 911 around tight bends in the Italian Alps while the 1964 feels more like something James Bond would wear under a nice suit as he pulls up in his Aston Martin to a high stakes poker game.
-For the price, both watches are great value. I will also say that I actually appreciate that both the 1964 and 1962 are quartz movements. In a few years I'll spend a few dollars on a new battery and I'll still have running watches. Contrast that to those with Seagull movements or higher end mechanical chronographs who a few years from now might be sending in their watches for expensive servicing. I have plenty of mechanical movement watches to get my fix in, but the expensive nature of a mechanical chrono makes it impractical for me.
Get a sugess bro
I just want to say that... as a 20 years old, I started get into watches recently. I learned a lot from you, thank you. Recently got a Orient Sun and Moon, my first automatic watch that I bought for myself. There's only more to come.
Speedmaster and a Daytona had a quartz baby
I enjoyed the intro and segment, it reminds me why I enjoy your content so much. You make sure that we never forget our past and history. You keep it in the forefront and that to me is very respectable and important, whether horology, art, people of influence, etc... You keep it all alive with passion and pizazz. Thank you, my friend, all the best. U/O I hope Philly is treating you well. 🍷
I was waiting with bated breath for this to be released and I purchased a Panda no date as soon as it went live on Dan Henry’s website. It’s going to be a perfect companion to my 1964 Evil Panda. TGV’s review has made me want it even more. I can’t wait to have this on the wrist. Bravo!
I would like to see a comparison between the 1964 and 1962
1964 uses 19 mm lug width...
Your intros really sell your videos and make every watch feel special.
This will be my third Dan Henry. Love them and unbelievable value for money.
I couldn't help myself and had to put in an order for a no date Panda before they sold out. It should be a nice contrast to my 1964 Silver no date GT. Thanks for another solid review and enabling my bad habits, again!
TGV, thank you for getting me into watches. Cheers from Germany, wearing my Laco Aachen 42.
YESSSSSS!!!!!!! No, thank you Boris, you just made my day saying that, and what a choice!!!!!
Wear it with pride my friend.
Best regards,
TGV
Great job TGV highlighting yet another significant DH achievement. Thx TGV
this has nothing to do with omega or dan henry but I’m only 17 and I’ve been into watches since my uncle gave me my first when I was 10 and yesterday I just bought my first Citizen: the Perpetual Calendar Chronograph. So I just want to say thank you TGV for being my go to watch man about any questions or concerns I had about any watches or anything I need to know because I just love this watch and I love this channel. thank you very much
Just pulled the trigger on the Panda. The Daytona is my dream watch. As soon as I showed my Fiance this, she immediately fell in love with it and insisted I buy it. Would never have known about this brand without your channel so once again, thank you and keep up the fantastic work!
Damn, that's handsome. I wish I had the budget for this, great value for something that would make me feel like a million bucks
Great review, it gives me more respect for the Dan Henry brand. Hello from Johannesburg South Africa
I agree. Great you don’t have to spend thousands for a watch with value & character. Hello from Lawrenceville, Georgia, USA (a bit northeast of Atlanta)!
Man.. you make such good videos! You could convince me to buy anything... Absolutely love the channel and your energy in every one of them! I will continue to watch your videos as long as I can!
Super underrated brand. Just bought one and I love it!! Feels 10x more expensive than it is
Great looking watch again from Dan Henry. I have the 1964 evil panda no date for about 4 months now and I absolutely love it. It is extremely classy and goes with anything. The fact it is a meca quartz and the chronograph sweeps somewhat like an automatic makes it a lot more special to me, as does the imprint on my wrist of the DB5. I was looking for a for me affordable watch that would be reliable, for watch enthusiasts and not too big for my tiny (similar to your size) wrists. Also the fact that the watches are limited means that I never saw anyone else wearing one. Don't think I could have been happier for the money, thanks for another great review!
I'm impressed everytime you show one of Dan Henry's watches. I'd never heard of him before. They're sleek, with an understated elegance and vintage look.
Hi TGV!
I’m glad you are doing so well,. I’m still a great admirer of your channel. I remember your first video on the channel :) Never let anyone bring you down. You got to keep going. You are great role model👍
Your friend,
Darko
Thank you Darko, that means the world to me.
I remember you too my friend, you humble me with your kind words.
Onwards and ever upwards!
Best regards,
TGV
The blue and orange looks stunning. So fresh and dynamic.
My thoughts too, I wish they sold the no date version outside the EU too.
Good evening TGV, nicely done review. I love the Meca-Quartz concept, my Seiko SSB027 is a watch I truly love and adore. The Evil Panda really looks great, a watch that suits a Bond villain perefectly 😉 Have a good evening, best regards.
Thank you so much Heiko, yessss I love the Bond villain idea, bang on! Have a great evening too my friend.
Best regards,
TGV
Thanks a lot TGV for this review and for introducing me to the Dan Henry brand. I went ahead and ordered a 1962 and a 1963! Love your content and your style. Keep it up! Greetings from Belgium! Kind regards, Wim
Damn TGV!!! I had to buy two! Got the 1962 Panda and as no Panda collection is complete without an Evil Panda...got the 1964 too! Can't wait to get my hands on them... I was on the lookout for some nice Pandas! Love Dan's clean design!
Please continue doing this kind of material too, very nice one again, thanks.
ALWAYS! This will never change.
Thank you my friend,
Best regards,
TGV
The Seiko VK63 is nice. I have it in a Seiko SSB033P1 and is accurate to +3 seconds per month.
Great review, think I will grab one of these. Astonishingly, the price of the 1962 has not gone up one dollar since this video was made in 2019!
Thanks to your channel I am building a list of wristwatches to collect. The 1964 Just made the list. It's a must for me as an automobile enthusiast.
Good to see the white gloves again!! The white dial is definitely nice! Cheers!
I've a watch from a different time that I've fallen in love with it has a Spitfire on the back and I love it.
Thanks for the channel
Long time "watcher"
You're still the best
PS Best of all love the watch I agree the panda is my favorite
Al
Thank you for the excellent review! Got my Dan Henry 1962 Evil Panda Chronograph (No Date) today. Amazingly sexy yet affordable. It's going to become my new daily watch.
Great stuff, mate. We live in a Golden Age of watches, for sure, with Dan Henry being a great example. The classic style watches became collectable for a reason, they just looked good. Now they symbolize the era when men pushed cars and planes to their lethal limits.
The way I look at it, Dan Henry is someone who loves vintage watches - and he just desperately wants to share this obsession with as many people as possible. Hence the affordable price. I'm excited to be picking the 1970 soon!!!
brother, your production qualities are outstanding.
i've been looking at dan henry for a couple weeks. even wrote him and he replied within an hour in the manner you describe him to be.
yes, it's a quartz but it's a good one. my biggest issue was the sapphire coated crystal. why not sapphire solid, i ask my self. self says, see what the urban gentry thinks.
now i've downloaded your app.
and my next purchase will be dan's 1962 evil panda.
with many bows...
I have a 1964, and hope to add a 1962 to the collection before they run out. Dan Henry is a fine gentleman, and a class act - I had a lovely email conversation with him about my 1973 Omega Chronostop, among other things.
So, ordered a white version with date complication when this video went live.
In the meantime I changed my order to a black version without complication. Without problem this was possible. I got it yesterday, and I am very happy with the watch! The steel hands looked better than I thought, A lot better actually.
I though ordered a steel bracelet (speedmaster style off course) for the watch.
What steel bracelet did you buy? I would like a link to it. Would be helpfull! Thanks
Thank you for this video. Refreshing to see some good quartz watch content.... as somebody who is into quartz watches. Would love to see more like this. Great job.
Didn’t even finish watching the review. Evil Panda on the way. A Speedy is in my future, but too much of a trollop to not have a stable of fun, classy and affordable watches.
Where can they be bought? can't find it...
@@WickedIllusion1 If your thinking of a Speedy suggestion is look at pre owned and maybe an 861 or it you have the money to spend a 321 movement. Mine is a 1997 purchased 1861 movement Ref. 3570.50.00 Speedy. Fine watch but if I knew then what I do know I would have shopped pre owned. If a guy grabs a good reference book, get to know the models, there are it seems plenty to choose from that are not high end. Watch the bracelet though- on mine it is old school clasp, friction close, no two buttons and no safety latch- it will pop open.
Loved the "bolt action" reference 👌...just ordered a 1964 yesterday. Thanks for sharing. Excellent video.
Dan Henry will most certainly be the next on my list. Thanks TGV, your work is always top notch!
The Speedmaster is my all time favorite watch, and my grail, so this DH definitely speaks to me but it is almost too much of a homage for me. For me to scratch the Speedy itch I am anticipating the Stratton Classic Driver, it has its own styling cues imo while still using some of the Speedy flare.
That being said this DH is very nice. I’d have a tough time deciding on second thought.
Stratton are great, I totally recommend them. Kyle, the designer and owner of that brand is a top bloke.
Thank you Jonathan,
Best regards,
TGV
Ps. Is that a Flighty I spot in your youtube picture?!?!?
You classy devil!
The Urban Gentry Yes sir 👍🏻
Soooo thanks to you and your channel I have the watch bug. In May I owned a whopping zero watches. Now less than 3 watches later I've got 9. had the 1962 panda on my radar for most of that time. Told myself I wouldn't be buying anymore watches for a while but this video is reaaally making it hard to resist lol. Thanks for the extensive review. This will definitely be my next watch.
TGV very nice review. It is clear you understand and appreciate what Dan Henry is acomplishing and you hit it on the head about Dan Henry building watches for watch geeks by a what geek good luck with your latest watch project and remember there is always rooms for creative people like Dan Henry, my wallet thanks him every time he creates something
I can atest to Mr Henry's down to Earth persona and an incredible care he has towards his clients or even potential clients which I was. I've asked a question via his website and although I know Dan Henry watches is a micro brand I didn't expect to hear from the man himself. Yes, Mr Dan Henry in person answered my email within maybe 2 hours I've sent it. Definitely a cool guy.
Everytime I watch one of your videos, which is by the way very well done. I always have the tendency to buy them. Just can't seem to stop the watch buying craze now. Some day I really must decide one to keep for the long term. The more I wear them, the more I can't bear to let them go...bought a SARB033, an SKX013 ever since I started watching your videos. Couldn't really afford a Navitimer, so now I need to look for alternatives.
Thank you for the informative review. I've been struggling with what kind of watch I should buy and It has been months now, and I feel that this review helped me considerably. I've just purchased the 1964 silver, with tachymeter, 60-min chronograph and 24 hour indicator. I've been looking for something elegant and noteworthy and this did it for me. Also, NYC transplant here. Moved to Tokyo a couple years ago, and it was cool seeing you move to PA. I've had a great time in Northern Liberties and Kensington with my family there. Please stay healthy and keep up the good information.
First time I've ordered a watch before you reviewed it. Incoming panda (no date) tomorrow. Good to see it up close in this video.
Scott D let me know how you like it! Ordered a panda no date myself, but I’m in Europe so won’t get it just yet
You got me with the Sterling Moss intro whom I remember watching race. Then you got me with this Dan Henry watch. My next for sure. Beautiful video and beautiful watches. Thanks.
Stirling Moss - absolute legend. Fantastic intro TGV, and a cracking review 👍🏻
First quartz watch that's tempted me for a very long time! Especially love that white dial...
Glas to finally see D.H.watches, heard lots of good comments. Distributors in Canada are scarce. These remind me a lot like Tissot V-8 models but at a lower price range(eta quartz mouvement). Nice job at introducing us to this brand.
My Panda arrived yesterday. It’s perfect! The size of the watch is right. All of the detail from movement assembly to case finishing makes it look like a much more expensive watch. You get all you’d want in a vintage watch with modern trouble free parts. This is a winner, and doesn’t disappoint. I was quite pleased with receiving two straps. I thought the black would look the best, but the vintage tan steels the show!
My blue one is on it’s way! Love Dan Henry!
Just got the 1964 a few weeks ago as a late birthday gift from my father. I might have to get this one myself at some point. The Speedmaster is one of my grail watches, and this would satisfy the urge to just keep buying watches in a vain attempt to live up to the feeling of having a speedy.
Congrats Kris, that makes you are my 1964 brother! Which dial did you go for?
Thank you my friend,
Best regards,
TGV
I got the same dial as you actually, Panda with no date. It’s one of the most beautiful watches I’ve seen, especially at that price. Reminds me of an Enicar Sherpa Graph actually.
I pretty much immediately ordered the Panda no-date after release. CAN'T WAIT!!!
WOW, you shouldn't tell me that, I might have to do the same.
Thank you Mikey, enjoy.
Best regards,
TGV
@@theurbangentry Do it!!!
Hasnt it been out?
Did exactly the same thing. I bet they sell out fast.
I did too. I didn't even know it was being released and was on the site admiring the 64. Then I noticed the "new 62" and had to have it. Panda no date. Can't wait for it to get here.
Picked it up on the release day after getting the 1964. Cant wait for delivery!
The panda is definitely my favorite of the three. And I’m a complete trollop for a double domed crystal lol
Thanks for sharing the history of horology with us. I've always enjoyed watches, but until I found your site never appreciated the history. Your insights are awesome and have re-ignited a passion for watches in me!
thanks for the review. I'm the owner of 1962 model from danhenry watches and I like it.. but never believed the story about the collector named Dan Henry in real world.. I've never been able to find any info about Dan..
Greetings from New Zealand! It’s good to have the tabletop reviews back. Hope the move to Philly is going well.
Just waiting for Dan to make a 36mm Explorer homage
Check out tiger concepts my man!
@@Glengooliebluu Thanks man. I've since been able to pick up a Smiths Everest which I'm incredibly happy with.
Wow, what a watch for the value! I love the look of these they look unbelievably classy and punch well above their weight. After watching this review I went over to his website and saw the unbelievable dress watch Dan offers as well, I'll definitely be looking into picking one of his designs up in the near future. Wonderful review as always TGV! Best, R
Dan Henry really nail the design.. But for the price and movement...Parnis also used the same movement but with homage (more like steal) design of Daytona and Bellytanker. Hopefully you can review Parnis because they are weird ha ha
Welcome back white gloves, welcome back intros 👌. Great recview as always sir. I have to admit I'm not the world's biggest chronograph fan. But I have a serious soft spot for Pandas 🐼. Love the Dan Henry one and also love the Orient Neo Panda (the solar one). Maybe one day.... Glad to see you are settling in to your new apartment and War room. O&U 👍
You have put me in quite the quandary, for about 20 years I’ve had one watch, a Rolex turn-o-graph and only recently have been considering adding a sporty watch to my one watch collection. I had almost decided on the Omega speed master racing, which I like better than the moon watch…then I saw your video on affordable chronographs and was taken by the Nirvada, which can be had new for much less than what a speedy would cost, now I see this video of the Dan Henry 1962 which looks very much like both the speedy and the Nirvada but for pocket change compared to what those would cost…now I have no idea which way to go…
Excellent review. Much appreciated! I'll take the Panda with Date and the natural leather strap... Just added it to my wish list. Thanks!
The fact that this is quartz is what really makes me want this watch, I was thinking about trying to get a Maen Skymaster but the fact that its automatic and nearing a thousand dollars has put me off. I do like Mechanicals but the expensive matenince puts me off.
Hey TGV, thought you might find it interesting. I am the 1190th owner to a new Dan Henry 1962 white panda after watching this show. I just got it and love the watch. Thanks!
I ordered the panda no date after watching this video. Thanks for another great video brother!
Same
Any reason for no date?
VerangaF430 cleaner look. And I find the date windows on watches useless
@@sparshrastogi2646 hmm ok I'm still not sure
I bought one on the 16th of July and it was gone for 10 months because it was sent for repair 2 times. First time when i got it because of a defect and a second time directly after its long awaited return for the same exact issue. Now it finally arrived in the mail for a third time and still has the same exact issue as the first time it was sent in for repairs. Asked for a refund now because i am not sending it in a 3rd time just to get it back broken again and then having to pay all costs myself if i want to get it fixed because my warranty is void due to all the shipping time.
What's the defect
My 1962 panda is on the way, can't wait to add it to my collection next to the 1964 evil panda and the black pvd 1972. Dan has done some great work with his brand, and also provides excellent customer service!
So glad you mentioned their customer service, when I got my 1964 I had a great experience. So you went for the 1972 too?!?! Amazing watch, perhaps technically Dan's best. Enjoy it for me, I am soooooo tempered on that one myself!
Thank you LC,
Best regards,
TGV
I love affordable watches like these. Brands like Dan Henry definitely give some of the big boys a run for their money. Nice work, TGV 👍. Looking forward to the next one.
Regards,
Koen
This is a nice option, enjoying a cup of Tea and while watching your video I took a second and checked on Dan Henry's site and their military chronograph it's quite interesting to me.
The 1964 will leave a mark on your arm of the Austin. Now I can get the Maserati imprint too.
*Aston
@@eazye619 I was looking for a good secretarial service. Go ahead and send me an invoice.
djmaciiii Haha
djmaciiii hey you’re the one who can’t spell and/or doesn’t know the name of the car brand. Don’t put this back on me lol
@@eazye619 Obliviously I am a poor speller. This is exactly why I need you as my personal secretary, you are really good add it. I can dictate, and you can correct my spelling and look pretty.
Come here from the new Moon Watch review. I love this watch, it’ll go into my list!
Just stumbled across this video... watch ordered within an hour! Stop doing this to me TGV... I also got my WW2 Omega and Seiko Alpinist because of your videos!
Completely beautiful... May have to buy one to scratch my itch until I can buy a real Speedy. My only bother is that they're only available in Quartz movement.
I just don't understand why there is no hand wind mechanical option. The design is there. The heart is not.
Love your review. Hope everyone who read this having a nice day 😁
Awesome review!! Glad to see the tabletop reviews again!!!! Kudos to you Sir!
Great review Tristano - just ordered the evil panda thanks to you!
Just bought one...thanks heaps for the heads up. Had no idea !!
I watched this video 3 times before finally pulling the trigger on the panda with no date 😃
Me too, but I'm on waiting list. I have Dan Henry 1970, grey and 40mm - my best watch.
The Hamilton Intra-Matic would be my preferred racing chrono, but I don't feel comfortable with spending that much. These Dan Henrys are just gorgeous, think I might go for one of them instead. Thanks for introducing me to this brand, TGV!
Great close-up look by TGV at a gorgeous watch. These kind of watches have cured me of any desire to buy expensive mechanical chronographs. This is because buying a mech chrono is like giving yourself a big BILL for future servicing of the movement.
Impressive watch for the money ! Thanks for the presentation
Yay, thanks for the at home style review - much appreciated
You sound in top form, TGV, even with the stress of the move. Loved the intro and background arrangement (Vintage exotic auto, map of South America). One thing about the value in these DH Speedyesque pieces, could be fun and practical to travel with (low risk). Best Regards, JPD
Excellent review as always, many thanks - on a side note can I ask what camera you use to record please? Excellent quality!
Well done! I kinda like that blue. I think that nutmeg tan on the blue would look really good.
I didn't buy the 1962 but I got the 64. I loved the bracelet it comes with and the fact that both of these years provide a second band and watch roll is brilliant.
Chinese manufacturing scares me a bit though.
RIP Sir Sterling Moss
Great photos and intro, as always
Thanks for the in depth review TGV. I just ordered the Panda with date. It will sit nicely in my Chronograph collection next to the speedy. Keep up the good work
First time getting the watch after watching your review. Can't wait to receive it.
Another quality review!
Hello TGV please make a video-review about Alpina watches, I’ve just bought an Altimer and I’m loving it, great swiss brand with heritage and high quality at affordable price range, I’d like to hear your thoughts!.
My Dan Henry 1964 has grown to be one of my favourite watches... I have the panda no-date. I find I tend to grab it more than my Rolex or Tudor watches. It's just so comfortable and looks so good on the wrist. The value is incredible.
I have a 1964 on it’s way to me now, a 1962 in blue may be my next purchase
I love the seiko vk Mecca quartz movement. I have two seiko ssb chonos, four undone Urbans (speedy, Navi, Killy, and mystique), and I just ordered the panda 1962 no date. I’m glad they went with the seiko movement over the miyota. And i like that they’re all 20mm lug width. The 1964 is nice, but the 19mm lug width is inconvenient
FYI the seiko Mecca quartz has a minor flaw. Inconsistencies with the second hand of the chronograph being aligned properly with 12oclock. My dan Henry 1962 is a fraction of a second to the left of 12oclock :/. So is my undone speedy and so was one of my seiko ssb’s. Apparently it’s a common issue and the only way to fix it is to manually remove the second hand and realign it. But apparently that loosens the friction fit of the second hand and the torque from resetting the chronograph can put it back out of alignment more easily. I returned my seiko ssb033 for a new one. But the undone and the dan Henry ship from China so it’s a bit of a hassle and didn’t seem worth it to me to go through the trouble of getting a new one. But still when I look at them I notice it and it bugs me even though I literally just got my 1962. Still a beautiful watch
My God, this intro ! You rock !
Very nice watches by the way