Dan Henry

Dan Henry makes watches inspired by vintage timepieces from different periods of watchmaking history. The collection includes pilot chronographs, military watches, racing chronographs, dress watches and diving watches. Each model takes its name from the period that influenced its design. The aim is to bring the look and feel of older watches into modern designs, rather than make copies of individual vintage pieces.

Pilot Watches and Aviation Chronographs

Aviation has a clear place in the Dan Henry collection. Three models are especially relevant to pilots and people interested in aviation history.

The 1963 Pilot Watch is a chronograph designed as a pilot's companion. It includes a GMT bezel and sapphire crystal. Its design draws on the style of aviation watches from the period.

The 1972 Maverick is another aviation model. It comes with a choice of a 12-hour chronograph or a GMT bezel. Both versions follow the practical design approach found in traditional pilot watches.

The 1945 WWII Chronograph takes its design cues from the Second World War. It commemorates the Allied victory and combines several functions with a GMT bezel and sapphire crystal. The watch reflects the appearance of military aviation timepieces from that era.

Together, these models give aviation enthusiasts several different styles to consider.

A Collection Built Around Watch History

Before creating his own watches, Dan Henry spent three decades collecting around 1,500 vintage timepieces.

That collection became the starting point for the brand. Rather than reproduce individual watches, Dan Henry uses details and design ideas from different periods.

The 1937 is an Art Deco dress chronograph with several dial and strap options. The 1939 is a military chronograph with three measurement scales and large pushers.

The 1962 Racing Chronograph has a tachymeter bezel, while the 1964 Gran Turismo offers five dial styles and a beads-of-rice bracelet.

Each model represents a different part of watch design history.

Diving Watches and Other Models

The collection also includes watches made for activities outside aviation.

The 1970 Automatic Diver uses a Seiko NH35 movement and takes inspiration from super compressor diving watches. It has a function for tracking elapsed minutes underwater.

The 1975 Skin Diver follows the design and functions of skin-diving watches from the 1970s.

The 1900 is a ladies' watch with a guilloché dial and sapphire crystal. Its design combines dress watch details with a sporty appearance.

Collecting and Watch Enthusiasts

Dan Henry also connects with collectors through Timeline.Watch, an online collection of watches shared by enthusiasts around the world.

Visitors can explore treasured watches and contribute pieces from their own collections.

For pilots and aviation fans, Dan Henry offers watches that connect everyday timekeeping with the history of aviation instruments. The 1945, 1963 and 1972 models are the clearest examples of that connection.