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Dan Henry 1937vsSternglas Naos XL

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1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Naos XL
SternglasNaos XL
MSRP $237

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Naos XL42mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Naos XL
Water Resistance
1937
Naos XL50m
MSRP
1937$290
Naos XL$237

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
6.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9U15
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$237

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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.

Sternglas Naos XL

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL for its versatile Bauhaus design, domed sapphire crystal, and value, with some finding its larger size comfortable and refined for its price. However, opinions are split on its aesthetic appeal, with one owner finding the hands and face underwhelming, while others appreciate the minimalistic dial. The date font is noted as too small to be useful by one owner, and the stock strap is generally considered basic or prone to wear. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a Miyota movement running fast and another noting +13 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL highly for its Bauhaus aesthetics and affordability, despite some reservations about the movement and strap.

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