Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Depancel Allure?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1937 is the cheaper of the two at $290, against $754 for the Depancel Allure — a $464 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Depancel Allure?

The Depancel Allure wears larger at 39mm versus 38mm for the Dan Henry 1937 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1937 run compared to the Depancel Allure?

The Dan Henry 1937 runs a quartz caliber, while the Depancel Allure runs a manual (Seagull ST1901).

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Dan Henry 1937

DH37-38M-A1

MSRP $290

MSRP $754

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What people say

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

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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Depancel Allure

The Depancel Allure is praised for its value-driven, '70s racing aesthetic and attractive case finishing, featuring multi-level textures and applied indices. Owners widely report the 39mm case size is well-made and impressive, with a reliable Seagull ST1901 movement. Some find the price of over €600 for the ST1901 movement a bit high, questioning long-term reliability and after-sales service. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Depancel Allure highly for its retro design and solid build quality at the price point.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial details are consistently praised. Reviewers noted a significant chronograph issue.