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Dan Henry 1937vsHamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono

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1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Khaki Field Auto Chrono
HamiltonKhaki Field Auto Chrono
MSRP $2,175

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Khaki Field Auto Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Khaki Field Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
1937
Khaki Field Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
1937$290
Khaki Field Auto Chrono$2,175

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-21
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$2,175

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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.

Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono

The Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono is widely praised for its retro military design, value proposition, and reliable ETA movement. Reviewers highlight its 42mm steel case, 100m water resistance, and the H-21 automatic movement offering a 60-hour power reserve. One editorial review notes the unusual dial layout omits a running seconds indicator for symmetry, featuring day and date windows instead. The case is described as black PVD-treated stainless steel with a brushed finish and polished bezel, complemented by a black-on-black dial with dark grey Super-LumiNova and polished Arabic numerals. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Hamilton Khaki Field Auto Chrono a well-designed tactical sports watch offering a strong combination of style and value.

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