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Dan Henry 1937vsPraesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

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1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Power Reserve
193740h
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Water Resistance
1937
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
MSRP
1937$290
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Brown

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$215

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What people say

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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.

Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

Owners praise the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz as a sturdy, versatile tool watch at $215 USD, noting its precise Ameriquartz movement. However, some owners report unpolished lugs, random timekeeping errors ranging from 5-15 minutes off, premature battery death, and difficulties with battery replacements and customer service. The canvas strap is also noted as being very long, and the crystal is sapphire-coated K1 mineral. On balance, owners find the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz a capable daily beater despite these specific concerns.

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