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Dan Henry 1937vsDryden Chrono Diver Series 1

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1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Water Resistance
1937
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
MSRP
1937$290
Chrono Diver Series 1$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Gold
Steel

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$349

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What people say

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1

The Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 is a 42mm mechaquartz chronograph featuring a dual-curved sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance. Owners note the VK63 movement's characteristic chronograph hand not resetting perfectly to zero, a trait present on this specific watch. The case exhibits polished chamfers on the upper lugs, and it utilizes Swiss Superluminova BGW9. On balance, owners appreciate the classic case shape and dial design of the Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 at its price point, despite the mechaquartz movement's known reset behavior.

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