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Dan Henry 1937vsHamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Performer Autochrono
MSRP $2,645
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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono for its versatile design, clean no-date dial, and comfortable wearability. Reviewers note the 42mm model features dauphine hands and a tachymeter bezel, powered by the H-31 automatic chronograph movement with a 60-hour power reserve. Some owners report an 80-hour power reserve and find the watch a beautiful choice for daily wear, while others express concerns about the price point and the durability of the black bezel. Accuracy averages just over 2 seconds per day, though one owner experienced an internal issue requiring service. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono for its attractive styling and daily wearability, despite some reservations regarding its price and bezel durability.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono42mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono60h
Water Resistance
1937
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono100m
MSRP
1937$290
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono$2,645

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
15.22mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-31
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$2,645
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