Dan Henry
São Paulo, Brazil · Est. 2016
Founded by Dan Henry
Dan Henry is an American watch brand founded in 2016 by William Kerber (pen name Dan Henry), inspired by vintage watches of the 1960s and 1970s. The brand produces limited-edition vintage-style timepieces referencing classic genres — compax chronographs, cushion-case pilots, tropical divers — using Swiss movements at honest prices.
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- São Paulo, Brazil
- Group
- Independent
- Price Segment
- Entry
- Status
- Active
Key Collections
- 1962 — Racing chronograph inspired by 1960s motorsport watches with a panda or reverse-panda dial.
- 1970 — Automatic diver watch with a bold 40mm or 44mm case, inspired by vintage 1970s dive watches.
- 1964 — Dress chronograph with clean mid-century design, limited to 1,964 pieces per variation.
Timeline
- 2016 — Vintage watch collector Dan Henry launches his eponymous brand, offering affordable vintage-inspired timepieces.
- 2017 — The 1970 diver watch becomes a hit in the microbrand community for its value and design.
- 2019 — Introduces the 1962 racing chronograph, quickly selling out.
- 2021 — Expands lineup while maintaining limited production runs and accessible pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dan Henry
- Who is Dan Henry?
- Dan Henry is a vintage watch collector who founded the brand to create affordable watches inspired by iconic timepieces from the 1960s and 1970s.
- Are Dan Henry watches limited edition?
- Yes, most Dan Henry models are produced in limited quantities, often numbered to match the year that inspired the design (e.g., 1,964 pieces for the 1964 model).