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Dan Henry 1937vsHamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto
HamiltonVentura XXL Skeleton Auto
MSRP $2,175

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto46mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto80h
Water Resistance
1937
Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto50m
MSRP
1937$290
Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto$2,175

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Skeleton
Diameter
38mm
46mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10-S
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$2,175

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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.

Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto

The Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto is recognized for its bold, avant-garde design featuring a unique triangular case. It is powered by a skeletonized H-10-S or ETA C07.901 movement, providing an 80-hour power reserve. The watch includes a black dial with sunray brushing and hands treated with Super-LumiNova, and comes on an integrated rubber strap. Reviewers note that while its distinctive aesthetic is a significant appeal, precise time-reading may not be its main focus. On balance, the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto is appreciated for its striking, statement-making design and substantial power reserve.

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