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Dan Henry 1937vsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
193740h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
1937
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
1937$290
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
46mm
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$239

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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 DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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