Dan Henry 1937vsHamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Dan Henry 1937 at true scale

1937

Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz at true scale

Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

Diameter

38mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.1mm

n/a

Thickness

12.7mm

12.1mm

lowest

Water Resistance

n/a

100m

MSRP

$290

lowest

$1,075

Movement

Quartz

251.274

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
n/a
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
251.274

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$1,075
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Dan Henry 1937

Owners widely appreciate the Dan Henry 1937's vintage aesthetics and small seconds sub-dial, with some calling it one of the brand's classiest watches for its understated military vibe. However, the quartz movement is frequently cited as a significant drawback compared to automatic options. Some owners report initial underwhelm or that the dial did not meet expectations from photos, though strap changes can improve enjoyment. Concerns about the brand's quality control and customer service are also noted by some. Overall, owners rate the Dan Henry 1937 for its vintage charm and small seconds complication, though the quartz movement is a point of contention.

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 Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz for its value and the reassuring accuracy of its quartz movement, with one owner finding it a permanent wrist addition due to its comfortable strap. Reviewers highlight the unique H41e quartz movement's versatile world time and chronograph functions, noting the instantaneous hand movements as a joy to watch and praising the legibility of the black dial with silver hands and indices. However, some enthusiasts dislike open-heart designs, finding them cluttered, while one owner of the open-heart variant finds reading the time difficult due to the design. One owner notes the chronograph limit is 120 minutes. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz highly for its value and functional quartz movement.