Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Fortis Flieger F-41?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1937 is the cheaper of the two at $290, against $2,530 for the Fortis Flieger F-41 — a $2,240 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Fortis Flieger F-41?

The Fortis Flieger F-41 wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Dan Henry 1937 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Fortis Flieger F-41?

The Dan Henry 1937 carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Fortis Flieger F-41.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1937 run compared to the Fortis Flieger F-41?

The Dan Henry 1937 runs a quartz caliber, while the Fortis Flieger F-41 runs a automatic (Sellita SW200-1).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1937vsFortis Flieger F-41

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

Dan Henry 1937

DH37-38M-A1

MSRP $290

Fortis Flieger F-41

F-41

MSRP $2,530

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

193738mm

Flieger F-4141mm

Power Reserve

193740h

Flieger F-4138h

Water Resistance

1937—

Flieger F-41200m

MSRP

1937$290

Flieger F-41$2,530

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Gold

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW200-1

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$290

$2,530

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Fortis Flieger F-41

The Fortis Flieger F-41 is widely praised for its excellent machining and build quality for its price, featuring a traditional Flieger layout with modern flair, a sunburst dial with high-contrast orange accents, and a functional "Synchroline." Reviewers highlight its unique concave bezel with 24-click GMT functionality and a vivid color scheme that strikes a masterful balance. The watch offers 200 meters of water resistance and is powered by the UW-30 automatic movement. However, the UW-30 movement is noted for its modest 38-hour power reserve, and the 41mm case might be large for smaller wrists. Overall, reviewers rate the Fortis Flieger F-41 highly for its pared-back confidence and functional design at its price point.

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