Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Spinnaker Spence 300?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1937 is the cheaper of the two at $290, against $650 for the Spinnaker Spence 300 — a $360 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Spinnaker Spence 300?

The Spinnaker Spence 300 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Dan Henry 1937 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1937 run compared to the Spinnaker Spence 300?

The Dan Henry 1937 runs a quartz caliber, while the Spinnaker Spence 300 runs a automatic (SII NH35A).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1937vsSpinnaker Spence 300

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

Dan Henry 1937

DH37-38M-A1

MSRP $290

Spinnaker Spence 300

spence-300-automatic-aquamarine-sp-5097-aa

MSRP $650

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

193738mm

Spence 30040mm

Power Reserve

193740h

Spence 30040h

Water Resistance

1937—

Spence 300300m

MSRP

1937$290

Spence 300$650

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Gold

Aquamarine

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

SII NH35A

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$290

$650

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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.

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Spinnaker Spence 300

The Spinnaker Spence 300 is widely praised for its slim 10.9mm case and 40mm diameter, offering a comfortable and uncommon thin diver design at its price point. Reviewers and owners highlight its value, especially below $350, and its blend of retro design with modern specifications, including a 300m depth rating and a fully indexed bezel. Some owners, however, find the dial printing and bracelet finishing to be less refined, with one noting the bracelet's male end links as a drawback. The consensus is that the Spinnaker Spence 300 is highly regarded for its exceptional value and wearable dimensions, making it a strong contender for an everyday sports watch.

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