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Dan Henry 1937vsanOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal

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1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Model 1 Precious Metal
anOrdainModel 1 Precious Metal
MSRP $1,905

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Model 1 Precious Metal38mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Model 1 Precious Metal42h
Water Resistance
1937
Model 1 Precious Metal50m
MSRP
1937$290
Model 1 Precious Metal$1,905

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Thickness
12.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold
Model 1 Precious Metal

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$1,905

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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.

anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal

The anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal is described as dressy with a solid build, though some owners desire more pronounced case chamfers to better define its shape. The galvanized gold and rhodium dials are noted as great, but one owner prefers anOrdain's signature lacquer dials for a precious metal version. The watch features a 38mm stainless steel case with 50 meters of water resistance and an in-house regulated ETA 2824-2 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. The 18mm lug width is also flagged as a drawback by one owner. Overall, owners find the anOrdain Model 1 Precious Metal to be a dressy watch with a solid build, though opinions are split on the dial and case finishing for a precious metal offering.

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