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Dan Henry 1937vsLongines PRIMALUNA

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
PRIMALUNA
LonginesPRIMALUNA
MSRP $1,950

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
PRIMALUNA30mm
Power Reserve
193740h
PRIMALUNA40h
Water Resistance
1937
PRIMALUNA30m
MSRP
1937$290
PRIMALUNA$1,950

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
30mm
Thickness
12.7mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
37mm
Lug Width
20mm
7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Gold
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L257.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$1,950

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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.

Longines PRIMALUNA

Owners widely praise the Longines PRIMALUNA for its attractive style and understated 26.5mm size, with some preferring the automatic for its craftsmanship and heirloom quality. The redesigned 34mm model features an automatic movement, date complication, and polished case design, available in steel or bi-metal with various dial and strap options. Accuracy averages a loss of 1.3 seconds per day across six positions, running 3-4 seconds slower on the wrist, which is within COSC standards. Prices range from EUR 2,850 to EUR 6,600. Overall, owners rate the Longines PRIMALUNA highly for its appealing design and reliable automatic movement.

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