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Dan Henry 1937vsNivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Chronoking Mecaquartz
Nivada GrenchenChronoking Mecaquartz
MSRP $610

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Chronoking Mecaquartz38mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Chronoking Mecaquartz40h
Water Resistance
1937
Chronoking Mecaquartz100m
MSRP
1937$290
Chronoking Mecaquartz$610

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
12.7mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Silver Vertical Brushed dial, Applied indexes w/ White Super Luminous, Semi-Glossy White inner ring w/ Black Super Luminous dots.

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$610

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz for its versatile 38mm size, retro racing design, and excellent finishing for its price point. The reliable Seiko mecaquartz movement is frequently highlighted, as is the watch's 100M water resistance and extensive Super-LumiNova for legibility. Some owners appreciate the 12:00 date window and the satisfying mechanical-feeling chronograph reset. However, one owner found the 38mm case too small for their wrist. The Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz is available starting at $479. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronoking Mecaquartz highly for its vintage aesthetic and robust build at an accessible price.

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