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Dan Henry 1937vsDan Henry 1945

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
1945
Dan Henry1945
MSRP $300

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
194541.5mm
Power Reserve
193740h
194540h
Water Resistance
1937
1945
MSRP
1937$290
1945$300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
38mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
48.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$300

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What people say

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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.

Dan Henry 1945

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dan Henry 1945 for its rugged WW2-era pilot watch aesthetic and affordable price, with many appreciating its vintage hands and smooth chronograph sweep from the Miyota 6S20 meca-quartz movement. However, some find the 41.5mm case too large and the dial overly busy with subdials and scales, and note its 13.8mm thickness is substantial for a quartz chronograph. On balance, the consensus is that the Dan Henry 1945 offers significant vintage style and value for its price, despite some reservations about its dial layout and dimensions.

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