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Dan Henry 1937vsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
193740h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
1937
SBGR26130m
MSRP
1937$290
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S65
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$4,900

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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