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Dan Henry 1937vsSchofield Light

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Light
SchofieldLight
MSRP $3,725

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Light40mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Light44h
Water Resistance
1937
Light200m
MSRP
1937$290
Light$3,725

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
44h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$3,725

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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.

Schofield Light

The Schofield Light is praised for its thoughtful, nonconformist design, featuring a unique, organic, lug-less case and a clean printed dial. Reviewers note its material quality and elegant utilitarianism, with a sandblasted case and 200m water resistance. The Seiko NH34A GMT movement is a practical, albeit common, choice, though the GMT hand lacks a 24-hour scale and the dial omits a minute track. Some find the case design wears large for its dimensions. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Schofield Light for its unique aesthetic and utilitarian design at its price point.

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