Dappered | In Review: Dan Henry Watches (specifically the 1963 Pilot Chronograph)

[Dappered | In Review: Dan Henry Watches (specifically the 1963 Pilot Chronograph)]() --------------------------------------------------------------- - [In Review: Dan Henry Watches (specifically the 1963 Pilot Chronograph)](#1) - [Bonobos: Extra 30% off Sale Items](#2) - [In Review: Banana Republic Legacy Jeans](#3) [In Review: Dan Henry Watches (specifically the 1963 Pilot Chronograph)](r/Dappered/~3/EIX1menfqNE/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 04 Sep 2019 03:00 AM PDT Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. [Here’s why.]( [Dan Henry 1963 Pilot Chronograph – $230]( About the author: Aaron K was first brought to Dappered by his love of watches, but has found it to be a great resource for so much more. When not reading Dappered, he’s usually relishing being a dad, spending time with his family & friends, learning about most anything that can fly, or taking photographs. I’m a sucker for a good chronograph, especially with a healthy dose of vintage styling in the mix. I don’t own any vintage models, though, because they are increasingly expensive, are harder to guarantee as authentic, and will require sometimes costly servicing to stay, or even become, functional. That’s a pretty dicey combination when style and value are key. What to do? Enter Dan Henry and his eponymous watch company. Henry is a watch collector (with a [website showcasing his collection]()) who seems to have recognized the problems facing the value-oriented vintage watch fan. He has released a range of reasonably-priced watches based directly on models from his collection, including the subject of this review: the [not-helpfully-named]( 1963 Pilot Chronograph. [In Review: Dan Henry Watches (specifically the 1963 Pilot Chronograph) | Dappered.com]( 42.5mm diameter and 22mm lug. Double Domed Crystal.  The 1963 can be had with a silver or black bezel, each selling for $230. To like the 1963, you’d better not mind homages too much, since both versions are ringers for a pair of 1960s [Breitling chronographs](. Naturally, the chronograph complication differs from the original. It isn’t mechanical, but a Japanese Miyota 6S20 quartz chronograph. [Set it and forget it]( The central elapsed seconds hand moves smoothly, nicely belying the quartz underpinnings. The only quartz tip-off is the running seconds hand in the bottom sub-dial with the usual dead-seconds motion — but thankfully, no loud ticking, here. With a 42.5mm diameter and 22mm lug width, the 1963 isn’t small, but feels very light and wears nicely on my 7” wrist. A sapphire-coated, double-domed mineral crystal tops everything off, providing a great vintage look [with lovely edge distortion](. Water resistance is a good-enough 50m. The watch ships with an attractive leather strap, NATO strap, strap changing tool, and even a watch roll. The packaging is basic, but that’s fine by me, since I’d rather have my money go into the watch. [In Review: Dan Henry Watches (specifically the 1963 Pilot Chronograph) | Dappered.com]( Miyota Quartz movement. Lots of different textures on the dial. The 1963’s bezel is a 12-click, bidirectional 12 hour unit. The bezel looks great and is one of my favorite features of the 1963, but it’s where the low price shows most plainly. While it’s easy to display a second timezone with the bezel, it feels rather cheap. Also, the bezel has a bit of play and moves almost too easily from one position to the next. A firmer motion would be appreciated here. The dial has an appealing mix of textures, colors, and layers. Part of the dial’s multi-layered look comes from its [sandwich]( construction, with cutouts for the hour markers exposing a layer of lume below. That’s a really nice detail at this price point. While I’m generally ok with the en vogue faux-patina lume, if I have to be picky, the coloration used for the 1963 is a bit too yellow. [In Review: Dan Henry Watches (specifically the 1963 Pilot Chronograph) | Dappered.com]( The SR-71 on the back of the Dan Henry 1963 Pilot. Finally, the caseback. Good grief, it’s fantastic! There’s an [SR-71]( Blackbird embossed on the caseback, and it’s spectacular. Each Dan Henry model has a different caseback embossing, and that [Blackbird]( finally pushed me to proceed to checkout with the 1963. I still have yet to get a nice imprint of the SR-71 on my wrist, though… Sure, I’d tweak a few things about the Dan Henry 1963, but as a whole package, and especially given the price, this is a great watch. The 1963 provides classic chronograph good looks (plus that fantastic caseback), uses a movement which won’t require expensive servicing and hides its quartz identity well, and does it all for an extremely palatable price. I think that Dan Henry has provided a great solution to the vintage + value watch dilemma. [In Review: Dan Henry Watches (specifically the 1963 Pilot Chronograph) | Dappered.com]( ff/Dappered?a=EIX1menfqNE:anvtQLyz0lk:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=EIX1menfqNE:anvtQLyz0lk:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=EIX1menfqNE:anvtQLyz0lk:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Bonobos: Extra 30% off Sale Items](r/Dappered/~3/-q3JrxZY3pk/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 03 Sep 2019 11:31 AM PDT Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. [Here’s why.]( [JUSTFORYOU = Extra 30% off Bonobos FINAL Sale]( It’s gotta be safe now to turn away from the computer because there’s no way another retail promotion could pop up, especially now that Labor Day has passed us by. Right? Right?? SURVEY SAYS???!? Well I guess we’re not done yet. Code JUSTFORYOU gets you an extra 30% off sale items at Bonobos. And watch out. It’s all final sale. No returns. And please excuse any spelling or grammatical errors. (More than the usual of course. We move fast and sometimes things break.) I’ve got some late summer allergies making my throat all kinds of itchy, so I took a benadryl, and now [I’m feeling like this poor bloke in the back](. Anywhodiddly, off we go. [Stretch Washed Chinos – $40.60]( FINAL ($88) [Bonobos]( - [Stretch Washed Chinos in “Salt Airs” – $40.60]( FINAL ($88) - [Stretch Washed Chinos in “Light Winds” – $40.60]( FINAL ($88) - [Stretch Washed Chinos in “Grass Dunes” – $40.60]( FINAL ($88) - [Stretch Washed Chinos in “Deep Crimsons” – $40.60]( FINAL ($88) Not their lightweight option that’s a blend of cotton and poly. These are 98% cotton and 2% spandex. Closer to their original 100% cotton chino. Sizes are scattered up until the “last” four colors on the line. Not their new fall colors. [Those are over here, and not on sale](. [Stretch Lightweight Weekday Warrior Dress Pants – $40.60]( FINAL ($88) [Bonobos]( Crisp, 96% Cotton / 4% Lycra, workplace appropriate dress pants. For a heck of a lot less than you might think they’d cost, even on sale. [Stretch Yarn Dye Weekday Warrior Dress Pants – $40.60]( FINAL ($98) [Bonobos]( - [Wednesday Navy Yarn Dye – $40.60]( FINAL ($98) - [Friday Grey Yarn Dye – $40.60]( FINAL ($98) - [Monday Blue Yarn Dye – $40.60]( FINAL ($98) Select colors here. The fabric almost looks… oxford-clothy? Maybe? 97% cotton and 3% lycra. [Riviera Short Sleeve Shirts – $33.60]( FINAL ($88) select colors/patterns [Bonobos]( - [Riviera Short Sleeve Shirt in Dark Blue Cowabunga – $33.60]( ($88) - [Riviera Short Sleeve Shirt in White Sharking Around – $34.80]( ($88) - [Riviera Short Sleeve Shirt in Pink Geo Run – $26.60]( ($88) Short sleeve button ups are all about the fit. And the print (or, if solid, a good natural looking fabric). Otherwise, there are certain risks you run. Good thing Bonobos nails fits and fabrics like just about no one else. Available in THREE fits as well as three lengths. Impressive! [Even MORE Riviera Short Sleeve Shirts – $33.60]( FINAL ($88) [Bonobos]( Why are all of the Riviera shirts [here]( on sale, while it’s just select options at the other link? Beats me. Just dividing up their inventory I suppose? [Stretch Lightweight Chinos – $40.60 – $47.60]( FINAL ($78) ALL COLORS [Bonobos chinos on Dappered.com]( ALL colors are on sale now, but, it appears that all are final sale too. Shown above is the “Tahoe Blue” color in a 34×30 athletic fit on 5’10” / 200lbs. [Cotton Linen Henley – $47.60]( FINAL ($98) [Bonobos]( A long sleeve henley that’s made for summer, but can also do some work in the cooler months for sure. 45% Cotton, 35% Linen, 20% Polyester is the fabric makeup here. Sizes are scattered a bit on these too. [Unconstructed Italian Wool/Cotton/ Linen Blazer in Blue Windowpane Plaid – $252]( FINAL ($450) [Bonobos]( Why, that’ll work. That’ll work now. And I think it’ll work just fine later (in the fall). Bottom line: That’ll work! [Italian Stretch Wool Dress Pants – $89.60]( FINAL ($198) [Bonobos]( - [Grey Glen Plaid – $89.60]( FINAL ($198) - [Navy Dot – $89.60]( FINAL ($198) - [Blue Plaid – $89.60]( FINAL ($198) Spendy even with the heavy discounting, but… that famous Bonobos Fit is something more than a couple of guys gravitate towards. That and these are wool. 97% Wool / 2% Polyester / 1% Elastane. More than a few colors to pick from, but not every color is on sale. [Tech 5-Pocket – $54.60]( FINAL ($138) [Bonobos]( 59% Cotton, 36% Polyamide, 5% Elastane. Haven’t tried these in person, but I’m interested. Perhaps a 5-pocket Bonobos competitor to [the BR Core Temp](? Maybe? [Lightweight Travel Jeans – $47.60]( FINAL ($88) [Bonobos]( The famous Bonobos travel jean in a lightened-up weight. 98% cotton, 2% elastane. 5-pocket style. Four colors to pick from. [Jetsetter Stretch Wool Blazer in Light Blue Check]( or [Xavier Blue Plaid – $252]( FINAL ($450) [Bonobos]( Very nice Italian wool that’s just butterfly lined in the back. Good now in the heat, and just fine with jeans or wool trousers in the cooler months too. The Light Blue Check option is also shown at the top of the post. [Lightweight Jeans – $47.60]( ($88) [Bonobos]( Ten percent stretch. TEN PERCENT! The other 90% is cotton. [Short Sleeve Linen Henley – $40.60]( FINAL ($88) ALL COLORS [Bonobos]( All colors and patterns are now on sale, and thus, getting the cut. Final sale now though. So, no returns. The extra 30% off Bonobos Sale items code JUSTFORYOU ends Sunday, 9/8. ff/Dappered?a=-q3JrxZY3pk:jqB36JbZD8o:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=-q3JrxZY3pk:jqB36JbZD8o:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=-q3JrxZY3pk:jqB36JbZD8o:gIN9vFwOqvQ [In Review: Banana Republic Legacy Jeans](r/Dappered/~3/Y0TXuTGb6XI/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 03 Sep 2019 08:00 AM PDT Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. [Here’s why.]( [Banana Republic Slim Legacy Jeans – $58.80](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/search.do?searchText=legacy%20jeans) ($98) About the Author: Brandon D. is a [recently married]( trial attorney living in Houston, TX (but will forever be a New Yorker). Brandon has been wearing a suit to work for the better part of a decade, so he appreciates the insights into quality-yet-affordable style options for which Dappered is known. When not at work, he enjoys traveling with his wife, lounging with his dog Charlie (she’s half-Chihuahua/half-Dachshund, which has the added bonus of being known as a “Chiweenie”), and the weekly trip to Costco. Note: This current 40% off for Labor Day promo ends today, 9/3. Two fits available here: Slim and Skinny. No Athletic Tapered yet. Jeans shown in this post are the “[Rinse Dark Wash](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=488602002&pcid=999).” Like most people, I spend way too much time on the Internet. In my defense, most of that time is reading the news. But a lot of the remaining time is spent reading “the news” AKA Twitter. Which, well. Yeah. That’s usually a net loss. But once in a while, the Twitter Machine isn’t a 100% waste of time, and I stumble across some relevant news about clothes. And recently, [I came across some coverage]( of Banana Republic’s new Legacy Denim. [Banana Republic Legacy Jeans](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/search.do?searchText=legacy%20jeans) Multiple washes, available in slim or skinny fit. Right off the bat, I was intrigued. I’m a fan of BR as it is. I was also happy to see them using the eco-friendly product [TENCEL]( in making these jeans. Full disclosure: I know buying a certain pair of jeans is not the make or break move that slows climate change. But there are little things I can do, like opting for [slower]( and/or [paid shipping](, and this is one of those little (okay, microscopic) things. Back to the jeans. Dappered is a style blog, after all. And [writing]( about [pants]( is what I do. Here, I wanted to find out if the Legacy jeans could stand up to BR’s supremely popular [Rapid Movement Denim](. Briefly, yes they can. Clocking in at $20 cheaper with similar stretch and eco-friendly materials, the Legacy jeans are a welcome addition to BR’s denim options. As for the specifics, see below ([and Jim K’s helpful insights](). [In Review: Banana Republic Legacy Jeans | Dappered.com](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/search.do?searchText=legacy%20jeans) Size 35×32 on  5’11″, 195lbs. Made from 78% cotton, 18% TENCEL[™] (lyocell), 3% elasterrell, 1% elastane, these have quite the stretch. Similar to the Rapid Movement Denim and Core Temp Chinos for sure. To me, there was a noticeable difference in the weight of these compared to the Rapid Movement. The Legacy jeans were just heavier. This is either good or bad. For me, I prefer lighter weight jeans (and pants in general). But that’s because I run hot and live in Houston. As for the fit, while many report them being a true slim, I actually felt that these do not put the “slim” in slim fit. What they do, however, is allow guys with larger legs to enjoy the look of slim fit jeans without cutting off circulation to their feet. I think this is a good thing. So in terms of versatility, you could definitely wear these to your office for Casual Friday, as well as most date night and casual venue options. [In Review: Banana Republic Legacy Jeans | Dappered.com](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/search.do?searchText=legacy%20jeans) Quite the stretch. Those who like stretch, will dig them. Those who are anti stretch, well… these have stretch. The same goes for the feel. Despite the stretch, these feel like jeans. Because of the stretch, I suspect they will take little to no time to break in. Again, to me this is another good thing. Now for the weird. If you have a standard size, you may need to size up in the waist and size down in the length. I ordered mine [during the big Friends and Family sale](, and I purchased both a pair of Legacy Denim, AND a pair of Rapid Movement Denim. I got my usual denim size of 34×32 [in the Rapid Movement Denim](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=488393002&pcid=999) and they were a perfect fit. Huzzah! Yay pants! [In Review: Banana Republic Legacy Jeans | Dappered.com](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/search.do?searchText=legacy%20jeans) Shown above: [Rapid Movement in “Bolt Wash”](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=488393002&pcid=999) on top of the new [Legacy Jeans in “Dark Rinse.”](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=488602002&pcid=999) Both are 32 lengths. Notice the difference. Weird. But because many have reported the Legacy as a true slim fit, I upped the waist on those to a 35 and got my normal length of 32. Same as the Rapid movement length. Sizing up was the right move for the waist. But for the length, the 32 for the Legacy Jeans was close to two inches longer than the same length in the Rapid Movement jeans. Who knows why, but if I reordered, I would definitely get a 35×30 for the Legacy. Maybe it was a one off goof, but it’s still worth a mention here. Be aware of that before you buy. Maybe (and this is total speculation) the new Legacy design tries to incorporate the fact that due to the selvage trend, a lot of guys are cuffing their jeans these days? These aren’t selvage of course. But perhaps that’s why they’re longer? Maybe? Overall, if you’re looking for a new pair of slim fit jeans and you’re looking to do something ever so small to help the environment, these could be the jeans for you. ff/Dappered?a=Y0TXuTGb6XI:rFrCQyJdlDE:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=Y0TXuTGb6XI:rFrCQyJdlDE:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=Y0TXuTGb6XI:rFrCQyJdlDE:gIN9vFwOqvQ You are subscribed to email updates from [Dappered Style Mail](). To stop receiving these emails, you may [unsubscribe now](. Email delivery powered by Google Google, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States