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Dan Henry 1937vsanOrdain Fabrik

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Fabrik
anOrdainFabrik
MSRP $1,810

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Fabrik38mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Fabrik68h
Water Resistance
1937
Fabrik50m
MSRP
1937$290
Fabrik$1,810

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Thickness
12.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold
Fabrik

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
68h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$1,810

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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.

anOrdain Fabrik

Owners are divided on the anOrdain Fabrik, with some appreciating its value and German-made dial, while others feel it deviates from the brand's core identity. One owner praises the purple lacquer dial as a unique conversation starter. Some commenters find the 38mm size small for larger wrists, preferring a larger option. Overall, owners are split on the anOrdain Fabrik, with its value and dial design being points of appreciation and contention.

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