Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1937 or the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1937 is the cheaper of the two at $290, against $12,500 for the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 — a $12,210 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1937 or the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33?

The Dan Henry 1937 wears larger at 38mm versus 32.8mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 — a 5.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1937 or the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33?

The NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 carries a 53 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1937.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1937 run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33?

The Dan Henry 1937 runs a quartz caliber, while the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 runs a manual (DUW 4001).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1937vsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33

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

Dan Henry 1937

DH37-38M-A1

MSRP $290

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33

210

MSRP $12,500

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

193738mm

Ludwig gold 3332.8mm

Power Reserve

193740h

Ludwig gold 3353 hoursh

Water Resistance

1937—

Ludwig gold 3330m

MSRP

1937$290

Ludwig gold 33$12,500

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Gold

White

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

—

DUW 4001

Type

Quartz

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

53 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$290

$12,500

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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.

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NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 for its blend of traditional Roman numerals and modern design, highlighting exceptional dial printing and blued steel hands that are best appreciated in person. Reviewers note it as the most affordable entry to in-house German watchmaking, with its slim 33mm case and Roman numeral dial positioning it as a formal dress watch. Some find the small diameter too diminutive for modern tastes. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig gold 33 highly for its refined appearance and value as an accessible German-made dress watch.

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