Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1937 is the cheaper of the two at $290, against $750 for the Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical — a $460 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical?

The Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Dan Henry 1937 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1937 run compared to the Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical?

The Dan Henry 1937 runs a quartz caliber, while the Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical runs a automatic.

Side by side

Dan Henry 1937vsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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

Dan Henry 1937

DH37-38M-A1

MSRP $290

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

a-perfectly-useless-afternoon-mechanical

MSRP $750

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

193738mm

A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm

Power Reserve

193740h

A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h

Water Resistance

1937—

A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical—

MSRP

1937$290

A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Gold

40mm

Movement

1 specs

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$290

$750

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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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Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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