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Dan Henry 1937vsFarer Discovery II

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Discovery II39.5mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Discovery II68h
Water Resistance
1937
Discovery II50m
MSRP
1937$290
Discovery II$925

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Type
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
68h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$925

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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.

Farer Discovery II

The Farer Discovery II is widely praised for its comfortable 39.5mm wearability, suiting all wrist sizes and occasions, and its bold plum sunburst dial, which exhibits varied color interpretations. Owners also highlight the excellent case and bracelet design, with one noting it is a "dream to wear." The La Joux Perret G101 automatic movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery II highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the price.

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