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Dan Henry 1937vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
1937
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
1937$290
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Gold
White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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