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

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1937 is the cheaper of the two at $290, against $31,746 for the Linde Werdelin Oktopus Volcano — a $31,456 gap before any retailer discounting.

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

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus Volcano 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 Linde Werdelin Oktopus Volcano?

The Dan Henry 1937 runs a quartz caliber, while the Linde Werdelin Oktopus Volcano runs a automatic.

Side by side

Dan Henry 1937vsLinde Werdelin Oktopus Volcano

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 Volcano

oktopus-volcano

MSRP $31,746

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

193738mm

Oktopus Volcano40mm

Power Reserve

193740h

Oktopus Volcano40h

Water Resistance

1937—

Oktopus Volcano300m

MSRP

1937$290

Oktopus Volcano$31,746

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Gold

Skeleton

Movement

1 specs

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$290

$31,746

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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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Linde Werdelin Oktopus Volcano

The Linde Werdelin Oktopus Volcano is celebrated for its wearable art design, featuring a 44mm titanium case with intricate 24k gold inlay depicting volcanic rock, a process that takes weeks per watch. Its five-layer skeletonized dial offers a striking contrast of deep black with gold numerals and date aperture. The watch is powered by the Calibre 14580 automatic movement, providing a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers alike praise the exceptional craftsmanship and unique aesthetic of the Linde Werdelin Oktopus Volcano, justifying its significant investment.

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