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Dan Henry 1937vsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
5 Sports SKX series
Seiko5 Sports SKX series
MSRP $315

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
5 Sports SKX series28mm
Power Reserve
193740h
5 Sports SKX series40h
Water Resistance
1937
5 Sports SKX series100m
MSRP
1937$290
5 Sports SKX series$315

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
38mm
28mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
33.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Gold
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
2R06
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$315

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its iconic dive watch design, robust build, and excellent value, with many appreciating its timeless styling and tool-like character. The movement, while basic, is noted as offering hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and accuracy varies, with many owners reporting +/-5 to 10 seconds per day despite the movement's potential for +/-40 seconds. Some owners find the original SKX models heavier and bulkier than newer iterations, while others critique the lack of a screw-down crown and ISO rating on the newer Seiko 5 Sports SKX series, deeming it less of a serious tool watch. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its enduring design and value proposition as a robust, everyday watch.

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