Dan Henry 1900vsDan 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.

Dan Henry 1900 at true scale

1900

Dan Henry 1937 at true scale

1937

Diameter

28.5mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

42.2mm

lowest

46.1mm

Thickness

9mm

lowest

12.7mm

MSRP

$240

lowest

$290

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
28.5mm
38mm
Thickness
9mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.2mm
46.1mm
Lug Width
14mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Gold

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$240
$290
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Reviews

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

Dan Henry 1900

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1900 for its impressive lume and the unique moving inner crystal bezel, with many finding the design and execution top-notch and offering great value for the price. Some owners, however, criticize the stock bands as cheap and note that the sapphire crystal lacks double anti-reflective coating, impacting legibility in certain lighting conditions. One owner dislikes the fixed lugs, and another suggests the strap design may lead to poor wearability. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1900 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, despite some concerns about strap quality and legibility.

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.