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Dan Henry 1937vsLorca MODEL No.1 GMT

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1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
MODEL No.1 GMT
LorcaMODEL No.1 GMT
MSRP $1,875
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.

Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
193740h
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
Water Resistance
1937
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
MSRP
1937$290
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Gold
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
C125
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$1,875
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