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Dan Henry 1937vsFormex Field Automatic

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Field Automatic
FormexField Automatic
MSRP $881

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Field Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Field Automatic41h
Water Resistance
1937
Field Automatic150m
MSRP
1937$290
Field Automatic$881

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
46.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Ash Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$881

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Formex Field Automatic

Owners widely praise the Formex Field Automatic for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment and its comfortable wearability, especially with quick-release straps and a carbon clasp. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's legibility and depth, with one noting the Petrol Blue's great color and subtle texture. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. The watch offers 150m water resistance and is seen as good value under $1000. Some owners desire a matching titanium bracelet and find the numeral typography less appealing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its robust, comfortable titanium construction and functional dial design at its price point.

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