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Dan Henry 1937vsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
193740h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
1937
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
1937$290
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Gold
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$2,458

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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.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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