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Dan Henry 1937vsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
193740h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
1937
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
1937$290
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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