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

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

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

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III 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?

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III 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?

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

Side by side

Dan Henry 1937vsLinde Werdelin Oktopus III

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

The bottom line

The 38mm 1937 wears 7mm narrower than the 45mm Oktopus III — that's a meaningful jump on most wrists.

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

Owners and reviewers praise the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its avant-garde design and comfortable, lightweight titanium case, with some noting its advanced lume applications create a striking glow in the dark. The skeletonized or octopus-themed dials are highlighted, as is the integrated moon phase complication. One owner reported a lume bezel issue and subsequent poor service experience, though the problems were ultimately corrected. The Linde Werdelin Oktopus III features a 44-hour power reserve and is water-resistant to 300 meters. Overall, enthusiasts appreciate the Linde Werdelin Oktopus III for its unique design and wearable titanium construction.

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