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Dan Henry 1937vsVario Futurist

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
1937
Futurist100m
MSRP
1937$290
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Gold
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$648

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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