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Dan Henry 1937vsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $575

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Presage Cocktail Time30.3mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Presage Cocktail Time40h
Water Resistance
1937
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
1937$290
Presage Cocktail Time$575

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
30.3mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Gold
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
2R05
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$575

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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 Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its stunning dials and exceptional value, with owners noting it competes with watches costing significantly more. One owner specifically commends the green Mockingbird variant's dial, indices, hands, and crown. However, potential legibility issues due to dial patterns and hands, the use of Hardlex crystal instead of sapphire, and strap/bracelet sizing concerns are noted criticisms. The case on some variants is described as big, round, and somewhat uninspired. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial artistry and value proposition.

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