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Dan Henry 1937vsTissot Desir

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Desir
TissotDesir
MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Desir28mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Desir40h
Water Resistance
1937
Desir50m
MSRP
1937$290
Desir$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
28mm
Thickness
12.7mm
7.68mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
28mm
Lug Width
20mm
4.95mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Gold
White mother-of-pearl
Indices
Applied
Diamonds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$550

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What people say

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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.

Tissot Desir

The Tissot Desir is praised for its slim profile, mother of pearl dial, and understated design, making it an elegant and versatile dress watch. One owner finds the Tissot Desir a lovely watch. However, the border of the face is a glitter strip, not pavé stones as some might assume. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Desir highly for its elegant and versatile dress watch qualities.

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