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Dan Henry 1937vsVaer Calendar Field

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
1937
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
1937$290
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
12.7mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
43mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$189

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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.

Vaer Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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