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Dan Henry 1937vsSeiko King Seiko VANAC

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
King Seiko VANAC
SeikoKing Seiko VANAC
MSRP $3,850

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
King Seiko VANAC41mm
Power Reserve
193740h
King Seiko VANAC72h
Water Resistance
1937
King Seiko VANAC100m
MSRP
1937$290
King Seiko VANAC$3,850

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
45.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
17mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Gold
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
8L45
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$3,850

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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.

Seiko King Seiko VANAC

Owners widely praise the King Seiko VANAC's sharp case lines, intricate finishing, and unique 1970s aesthetic, with many highlighting the striking dial colors and premium feel. Reviewers note the 41mm titanium case, box sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and the 72-hour power reserve of the 8L45 movement, rated to -5/+10 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet design could be improved with a narrower taper, and the watch's thickness is a concern for some, particularly given its price point. The consensus is that the King Seiko VANAC offers a distinctive vintage-inspired design and quality finishing, making it a compelling, albeit polarizing, choice.

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