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Dan Henry 1937vsHenry Archer Vesterhav 38

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Vesterhav 38
Henry ArcherVesterhav 38
MSRP $4,599

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Vesterhav 3838mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Vesterhav 3840h
Water Resistance
1937
Vesterhav 38200m
MSRP
1937$290
Vesterhav 38$4,599

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
12.7mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
46mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9019
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$4,599

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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.

Henry Archer Vesterhav 38

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 for its superb finishing, striking mother-of-pearl and other dials, and thin profile, with some calling it the best Henry Archer model and exceptional value under $500. The bracelet quality is noted as outstanding for a microbrand, and dimensions are considered perfect for smaller wrists. One owner notes it is an "Asian branded watch" with implied low resale value. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Vesterhav 38 highly for its striking dials and superb finishing at its price point.

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