Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1937 is the cheaper of the two at $290, against $2,650 for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a $2,360 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Dan Henry 1937 wears larger at 38mm versus 29mm for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a 9mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1937.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1937 run compared to the Longines MASTER COLLECTION?

The Dan Henry 1937 runs a quartz caliber, while the Longines MASTER COLLECTION runs a automatic (L888.5).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1937vsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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

Dan Henry 1937

DH37-38M-A1

MSRP $290

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

L2.893.4.78.3

MSRP $2,650

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

193738mm

MASTER COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

193740h

MASTER COLLECTION72h

Water Resistance

1937—

MASTER COLLECTION30m

MSRP

1937$290

MASTER COLLECTION$2,650

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Gold

Black

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

—

L888.5

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$290

$2,650

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Longines MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent finishing, classic styling, and value proposition, with specific call-outs for beautiful dials, Breguet numerals, and complications like moon phases and annual calendars. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the attractive price point for a Swiss-made timepiece featuring these elements. Some owners note the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment for a perfect fit, and one reviewer found the case finishing somewhat homogenous. A specific chronograph variant's pushers were described as having a cheap feel, and its hour counter did not always reset to zero, while another variant's subdial obscured a numeral. Water resistance is noted as 30m for one model, considered light by a reviewer. Overall, owners rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its dial aesthetics and the value it offers in complications and finishing.

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