Corniche Corniche ChronographvsDan Henry 1937

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Corniche Corniche Chronograph at true scale

Corniche Chronograph

Dan Henry 1937 at true scale

1937

Diameter

39mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.1mm

Thickness

11.5mm

lowest

12.7mm

Water Resistance

50m

n/a

MSRP

$425

$290

lowest

Movement

Seiko VK64

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.1mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Green
Gold

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
n/a
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$425
$290
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Reviews

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

Corniche Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Corniche Chronograph for its premium look and finishing, often highlighting its elegant and classy appearance and attractive dial depth, especially considering its price point around $400-$455. The 39mm case size is frequently cited as a positive, though some find it too small. The Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement is noted by some as basic, while others are unbothered by it. One owner flagged a poorly mounted plaque on the case side, and another pointed out a potential misstep with a "mile" marking on the tachymeter scale. Overall, owners rate the Corniche Chronograph highly for its noble and high-quality appearance at the price.

Dan Henry 1937

Owners widely appreciate the Dan Henry 1937's vintage aesthetics and small seconds sub-dial, with some calling it one of the brand's classiest watches for its understated military vibe. However, the quartz movement is frequently cited as a significant drawback compared to automatic options. Some owners report initial underwhelm or that the dial did not meet expectations from photos, though strap changes can improve enjoyment. Concerns about the brand's quality control and customer service are also noted by some. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1937 for its vintage charm and small seconds complication, though the quartz movement is a point of contention.

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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