Taking Photos of the Limited Edition Dan Henry 1970 Makes Me Happy in Ways I’m Having a Hard Time Explaining

I am a big fan of this watch, and I’m not the only one. Microbrand Facebook groups, watch websites, forums, and subreddits are all talking about the Dan Henry 1970 and it’s not hard to see why. On style alone it’s on great footing, but the movement choice (a Seiko-derived NH35A), domed crystal, and uniqueness of the piece really are above and beyond what we typically see from a microbrand.

This is my first introduction to Dan Henry as a brand, but I have to say, my first-hand experiences with the 1970 fill me with confidence that the same value carries throughout Dan Henry’s complete line of watches.

The 1970 is the latest from Dan Henry, and next to the stunning 1947 quartz, the 1970 is also the best looking in their collection. Let’s take a deeper dive into what makes the 1970 a great timepiece.