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 $3,000 for the Longines MASTER COLLECTION — a $2,710 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Longines MASTER COLLECTION wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Dan Henry 1937 — a 4mm 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 (L897.2).

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

L2.920.4.78.6

MSRP $3,000

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

193738mm

MASTER COLLECTION42mm

Power Reserve

193740h

MASTER COLLECTION72h

Water Resistance

1937—

MASTER COLLECTION30m

MSRP

1937$290

MASTER COLLECTION$3,000

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Gold

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs

Caliber

—

L897.2

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds, month and date by annual calendar

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$290

$3,000

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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

The Longines Master Collection is widely praised for its excellent value, beautiful dial execution featuring engraved Breguet numerals and snailed subdials, and classic, vintage styling. Owners and reviewers highlight its dressy and thin profile, with one owner noting its versatility as a daily wear. The Master Collection offers complications like chronographs and moon phases at competitive price points, with some finding the case finishing homogenous and the pushers to feel cheap. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, but one owner notes a broken moon phase setting mechanism requiring professional service. Water resistance is considered light at 30m, and the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its dial execution and value, particularly when purchased below retail.

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