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Dan Henry 1937vsHamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Air Race Auto
MSRP $845

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto38mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto80h
Water Resistance
1937
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto50m
MSRP
1937$290
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto$845

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Thickness
12.7mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$845

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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.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto for its legibility and practicality, with some appreciating its countdown bezel and GMT pointer. However, opinions on its design are split, with some calling it a "Frankenstein" and disliking the skeleton hands, while others find the hands suitable for a pilot watch. One owner notes the lume is underwhelming and the 44mm size may be too large for some wrists. The original strap is also described as uncomfortable and prone to water stains. On balance, owners value the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto for its legibility and practical features, despite a polarizing design and some comfort concerns.

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