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Dan Henry 1937vsLongines DOLCEVITA

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
DOLCEVITA
LonginesDOLCEVITA
MSRP $4,000

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
DOLCEVITA32mm
Power Reserve
193740h
DOLCEVITA
Water Resistance
1937
DOLCEVITA30m
MSRP
1937$290
DOLCEVITA$4,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
32mm
Thickness
12.7mm
6.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
32mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Gold
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L178.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$4,000

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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.

Longines DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines DolceVita's finishing, noting the beautiful dial and case polish, with some considering it better value than alternatives. One owner finds the steel strap models unattractive and flags the crown and date window as problematic. The Longines DolceVita X YVY collaboration is noted as a quartz fashion watch with a unique equestrian design and interchangeable straps, priced at $1,600. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines DolceVita highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition, particularly its dial design.

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