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Dan Henry 1937vsDan Henry 1962

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
1962
Dan Henry1962
MSRP $280

At a glance

5 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
196239mm
Power Reserve
193740h
196240h
Water Resistance
1937
1962
MSRP
1937$290
1962$280

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
45.9mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
White

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$280

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Dan Henry 1937

On balance, owners have mixed feelings about the Dan Henry 1937, with some finding its dial less appealing than expected while others praise its understated military aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The Dan Henry Gold 1962 Racing Chronograph features a mecha-quartz movement, specifically the Seiko VK63, which is appreciated by reviewers. The watch's two-tone steel and yellow gold finish may be a "hit or miss" from Dan Henry, suggesting it may not be universally well-received. Reviewers disagree on whether the mecha-quartz movement is a drawback, with one reviewer noting it may not appeal to those seeking a purely mechanical movement, while others may not have mentioned this as a concern.

Dan Henry 1962

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1962 for its legibility and attractive panda dial, noting its value under $300. However, some find its quartz chronograph functionality limited. One owner reports strap fitting difficulties due to tight tolerances and poor lume that fades quickly, with glowing sub-dial hands hindering legibility. Another owner describes black hands on black sub-dials as an issue for visibility. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1962 highly for its attractive panda dial and value, despite some concerns about its quartz chronograph functionality and legibility.

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