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Dan Henry 1937vsPhoibos Reef Master

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
1937
Reef Master200m
MSRP
1937$290
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH38
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$335

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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.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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