Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Peren One?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1937 is the cheaper of the two at $290, against $449 for the Peren One — a $159 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Peren One?

The Peren One wears larger at 40.6mm versus 38mm for the Dan Henry 1937 — a 2.6mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1937 run compared to the Peren One?

The Dan Henry 1937 runs a quartz caliber, while the Peren One runs a meca-quartz (Seiko VK64).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1937vsPeren One

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

Dan Henry 1937

DH37-38M-A1

MSRP $290

Peren One

MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

193738mm

One40.6mm

Power Reserve

193740h

One—

Water Resistance

1937—

One200m

MSRP

1937$290

One$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Gold

Dark Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Seiko VK64

Power Reserve

40h

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$290

$449

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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.

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Peren One

The Peren One chronograph is praised for its blend of minimalist and retro styling, featuring a clean bi-compax dial with applied indices and diamond-cut hands. Reviewers note its detailed dial execution, thoughtful case and bracelet finishing, and the use of applied Globolight markers with BGW9 Super-LumiNova. The watch utilizes a Seiko VK64 mecha-quartz movement, offering quartz accuracy with a mechanical chronograph feel, and boasts a 200-meter water resistance rating within its 40.6mm steel case. Overall, reviewers highlight the Peren One's strong value proposition driven by its design and finishing.

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