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Dan Henry 1937vsLongines LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesLONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Power Reserve
193740h
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
1937
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
1937$290
LONGINES ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
44.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
L891.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$2,600

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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 ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its refined, classic design and slim, polished case, with reviewers highlighting its visual discretion and splendor through simplicity. Owners appreciate its versatile aesthetic, suitable for both formal and casual wear, and note the improved date window execution. The watch is powered by the anti-magnetic, 72-hour power reserve calibre L891.5. Some find the silver baton hands on white dials can be difficult to read, and a few feel the date complication detracts from its classic charm. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its elegant styling and value.

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