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Dan Henry 1937vsNOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date

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1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Metro 38 date
NOMOS GlashütteMetro 38 date
MSRP $3,740

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Metro 38 date38.5mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Metro 38 date52 hoursh
Water Resistance
1937
Metro 38 date50m
MSRP
1937$290
Metro 38 date$3,740

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
7.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
45.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Gold
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4601
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
52 hoursh
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$3,740

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date

The NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date is widely praised for its high-quality stainless steel case, beautifully executed dial with a subtle slope and matte/metallic finish, and a well-integrated date window. Owners and reviewers consistently commend its design, finishing, comfort, and accuracy, with one report of +2 seconds per day. However, legibility is a mixed point, as some find the thin silver hands difficult to read against the grey dial in certain light, while others report no issues. The dial's shininess and the crystal's curvature are noted distractions, and the hour and minute hands are perilously close in length. The stock strap was too large for one reviewer's wrist. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Metro 38 date highly for its refined design and excellent finishing at its price point.

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