Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Formex Stratos UTC?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1937 is the cheaper of the two at $290, against $4,663 for the Formex Stratos UTC — a $4,373 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Formex Stratos UTC wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Dan Henry 1937 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Formex Stratos UTC carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1937.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1937 run compared to the Formex Stratos UTC?

The Dan Henry 1937 runs a quartz caliber, while the Formex Stratos UTC runs a automatic (ETA 2892).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1937vsFormex Stratos UTC

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

Dan Henry 1937

DH37-38M-A1

MSRP $290

Formex Stratos UTC

stratos-41mm-utc-automatic-blue

MSRP $4,663

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

193738mm

Stratos UTC41mm

Power Reserve

193740h

Stratos UTC42h

Water Resistance

1937—

Stratos UTC100m

MSRP

1937$290

Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Gold

Blue

Lume

None

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

ETA 2892

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$290

$4,663

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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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Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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