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Dan Henry 1937vsTudor Black Bay 54

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Black Bay 54
TudorBlack Bay 54
MSRP $4,725

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Black Bay 5437mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Black Bay 5470h
Water Resistance
1937
Black Bay 54200m
MSRP
1937$290
Black Bay 54$4,725

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Gold
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
MT5400
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$4,725

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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.

Tudor Black Bay 54

The Tudor Black Bay 54 is widely praised for its compact 37mm size and thin 11.2mm case, offering surprising wrist presence and comfortable wearability with a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers highlight its robust 200-meter water resistance, clean design, and modern features without compromise, powered by Tudor's MT5400 movement with a 70-hour power reserve. One reviewer noted a preference for true vintage or more modern Tudor offerings over time. On balance, reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay 54 highly for its faithful vintage design and comfortable, modern dive watch experience.

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