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Dan Henry 1937vsSeiko Astron

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
1937
Astron100m
MSRP
1937$290
Astron$2,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Gold
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
3X62
Jewels
25
10

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$2,400

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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 Astron

The Seiko Astron is widely praised for its advanced time-telling technology, including GPS and radio wave synchronization, and its self-sufficient solar-powered quartz movement. Owners appreciate the detailed and high-contrast dials, comfortable and lightweight titanium builds, and well-finished cases and bracelets. Some users report excellent accuracy, with one noting +/- 15 seconds per month, while another finds the autonomous movement's accuracy of 1/2 second per day acceptable due to easy correction via GPS sync. However, the Seiko Astron's price point is frequently cited as a drawback, with some finding it high for a quartz watch, particularly when compared to luxury or mechanical alternatives. Specific criticisms include manual DST implementation, the need for outdoor sync, sparse lume, and a minute hand that sits slightly off on one model, with accuracy of +13 sec/month being disappointing for its cost on another.

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