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Dan Henry 1937vsMaen Manhattan 40 MSD

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1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Manhattan 40 MSD
MaenManhattan 40 MSD
MSRP $1,249

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Manhattan 40 MSD40mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Manhattan 40 MSD40h
Water Resistance
1937
Manhattan 40 MSD100m
MSRP
1937$290
Manhattan 40 MSD$1,249

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
MSD.01

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$1,249

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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.

Maen Manhattan 40 MSD

The Maen Manhattan 40 MSD is widely praised for its refined, architectural design, particularly its slim 9.6mm case, integrated bracelet that feels engineered as part of the case, and highly finished surfaces. Owners specifically highlight the stunning jade dial and the Midnight Blue dial's transformation in sunlight. The 70s-inspired integrated bracelet is noted as thin yet strong, and the 100m water resistance is a concrete feature. However, some enthusiasts find the 49.3mm lug-to-lug measurement too large for a retro-inspired rectangular watch, suggesting it wears large, while others with larger wrists appreciate the option, and some feel it wears smaller than its dimensions imply. The Sellita SW200 movement has a 38-hour power reserve, and the printed logo appears flat against the applied indices, with the integrated bracelet limiting strap change options.

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