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Dan Henry 1937vsOrient Bambino Version 9

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1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Bambino Version 9
OrientBambino Version 9
MSRP $410

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Bambino Version 941.5mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Bambino Version 940h
Water Resistance
1937
Bambino Version 930m
MSRP
1937$290
Bambino Version 9$410

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Gold
White

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6B24
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$410

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 9

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 9 for its exceptional value, with dial finishing that rivals much more expensive watches and a high-end feel due to case finishing and a signed crown. The in-house F6222 movement is noted for reliable timekeeping with hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and the 41.5mm case size is considered a comfortable fit for many wrists. However, the mineral crystal is flagged as prone to scratching, and some find the movement noisy and the stock strap to be of lesser quality. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 9 highly for its impressive dial design and overall value proposition at its price point.

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