Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1937 is the cheaper of the two at $290, against $20,953 for the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black — a $20,663 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black?

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black wears larger at 45mm versus 38mm for the Dan Henry 1937 — a 7mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black?

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1937.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1937 run compared to the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black?

The Dan Henry 1937 runs a quartz caliber, while the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black runs a automatic (LW09).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1937vsLinde Werdelin Oktopus III Black

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

Dan Henry 1937

DH37-38M-A1

MSRP $290

Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black

oktopus-iii-black

MSRP $20,953

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

193738mm

Oktopus III Black45mm

Power Reserve

193740h

Oktopus III Black60h

Water Resistance

1937—

Oktopus III Black300m

MSRP

1937$290

Oktopus III Black$20,953

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Gold

Black

Lume

None

Superluminova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

LW09

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

60h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$290

$20,953

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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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Linde Werdelin Oktopus III Black

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III is noted for its original, artistic design and high-quality case finishing. Reviewers describe it as a fun, attention-grabbing watch with a tough appearance, comfortable on the wrist despite its 44mm x 46mm size. It features a LW customized Dubois Dépraz caliber 14580 automatic movement and is water resistant to 300 meters. One reviewer flags that a big date complication's legibility is hampered by cut-out numerals. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its striking aesthetic and robust build.

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