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Dan Henry 1937vsLorier Hydra SIII

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
1937
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
1937$290
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$699

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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