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Dan Henry 1937vsIWC Schaffhausen Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph

The IWC Schaffhausen Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph is praised for its stunning appearance in person, with a clarity of dial and richness of color that surpasses online representations, and its unique dial colors like teal are considered eye-catching conversation starters. Owners report robust build quality, excellent bracelets with micro-adjust, and 100m water resistance. The watch features an updated in-house caliber 69385 automatic movement, a 41mm case, and a dial with a 6-9-12 chronograph layout. One owner noted accuracy at -1s/d. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph highly for its striking dial aesthetics and robust, versatile design.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
1937
Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph46h
Water Resistance
1937
Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph100m
MSRP
1937$290
Iw388111 Pilots Watch Chronograph$28,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
18 Ct 5N Gold
Finish
Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Gold
Black

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
69385
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
46h
Jewels
0
33
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$28,500
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