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Dan Henry 1937vsGeckota Pioneer Special Edition

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1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Pioneer Special Edition
GeckotaPioneer Special Edition
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Pioneer Special Edition41.5mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Pioneer Special Edition40h
Water Resistance
1937
Pioneer Special Edition100m
MSRP
1937$290
Pioneer Special Edition$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.05mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
47.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Red

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH38
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$399

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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.

Geckota Pioneer Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Geckota Pioneer for its retro-futuristic design and quality build at £349, with one owner noting excellent lume comparable to Panerai and a striking dial that shifts with light. The textured black honeycomb dial and 200m water resistance are also highlighted as strong points. However, some find the 14mm thickness a bit tall, and the NH 35 movement is considered unexciting by some. One owner points out that the thin cross-hair on the dial can be difficult to see from a distance. Overall, owners rate the Geckota Pioneer highly for its distinctive vintage space-age design and strong value proposition.

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