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Dan Henry 1937vsVaer Design Navy Solar

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
1937
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
1937$290
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
43mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Gold
Navy

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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