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Dan Henry 1937vsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
1937
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
1937$290
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
12.7mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
40mm

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$199

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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.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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