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Dan Henry 1937vsHalios Universa II

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
1937
Universa II100m
MSRP
1937$290
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Thickness
12.7mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$995

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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.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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