Which is cheaper, the anOrdain Model 2 Fumé or the Dan Henry 1937?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1937 is the cheaper of the two at $290, against $1,905 for the anOrdain Model 2 Fumé — a $1,615 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the anOrdain Model 2 Fumé or the Dan Henry 1937?

The Dan Henry 1937 wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the anOrdain Model 2 Fumé — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the anOrdain Model 2 Fumé or the Dan Henry 1937?

The anOrdain Model 2 Fumé carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1937.

What movement does the anOrdain Model 2 Fumé run compared to the Dan Henry 1937?

The anOrdain Model 2 Fumé runs a manual caliber (Sellita SW210-1), while the Dan Henry 1937 runs a quartz.

Side by side

anOrdain Model 2 FumévsDan Henry 1937

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

anOrdain Model 2 Fumé

blue-fume

MSRP $1,905

Dan Henry 1937

DH37-38M-A1

MSRP $290

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Model 2 Fumé36mm

193738mm

Power Reserve

Model 2 Fumé42h

193740h

Water Resistance

Model 2 Fumé50m

1937—

MSRP

Model 2 Fumé$1,905

1937$290

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Model 2 Fumé

Gold

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW210-1

—

Type

Manual

Quartz

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Jewels

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,905

$290

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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.

anOrdain Model 2 Fumé

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 2 Fumé for its stunning, hand-crafted enamel dial, with one owner reporting near-zero accuracy deviation. Reviewers highlight the dial's unique, deep, and rich Fumé effect, noting each is distinct. Some owners find the £1500 price point high, and one questions its field watch classification due to a "designery font," suggesting it leans more towards a dress watch. A reviewer points out the flat crown feels unfinished and clashes with the case's organic shape. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the anOrdain Model 2 Fumé highly for its exceptional enamel dial craftsmanship.

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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.

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