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Dan Henry 1937vsGrand Seiko SLGC001

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
SLGC001
Grand SeikoSLGC001
MSRP $14,700

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
SLGC00143.2mm
Power Reserve
193740h
SLGC00172h
Water Resistance
1937
SLGC001100m
MSRP
1937$290
SLGC001$14,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
43.2mm
Thickness
12.7mm
15.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
51.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SC5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$14,700

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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 SLGC001

The Grand Seiko SLGC001 is praised for its high-tech titanium construction and 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note the new 9SC5 movement, a 5Hz caliber with a +5 to -3 seconds per day accuracy rating. The watch features a balanced tri-compax dial and 100m water resistance. However, its 43.2mm width and 15.3mm thickness are described as bulky, and some find its styling less distinctive than previous models. On balance, reviewers highlight the technical achievement of Grand Seiko's first mechanical chronograph, despite its substantial dimensions.

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