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Dan Henry 1937vsSeiko Prospex Sea

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,500
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Seiko Prospex Sea owners and reviewers praise its Marinemaster-style aesthetic, excellent case finishing, and impressive LumiBrite lume. The watch is powered by the 6R15 movement with a 50-hour power reserve and comes with both a steel bracelet and a silicone strap. Some owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea to be a great value and a suitable first "proper" watch, while others report it is uncomfortably big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists. Reviewers note the GMT function is secondary with a less prominent scale, and the bezel's quieter clicks may not appeal to all. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its classic design and finishing at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Prospex Sea43.5mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Prospex Sea70h
Water Resistance
1937
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
1937$290
Prospex Sea$1,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
43.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Gold
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$1,500
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