Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1937 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1937 is the cheaper of the two at $290, against $640 for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 — a $350 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1937 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007?

The Dan Henry 1937 wears larger at 38mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1937 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007?

The KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1937.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1937 run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007?

The Dan Henry 1937 runs a quartz caliber, while the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 runs a automatic (Miyota 82S5).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1937vsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-007

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

Dan Henry 1937

DH37-38M-A1

MSRP $290

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007

os90007-abl-cv

MSRP $640

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

193738mm

OLD SMITH 90-00735mm

Power Reserve

193740h

OLD SMITH 90-00742h

Water Resistance

1937—

OLD SMITH 90-00750m

MSRP

1937$290

OLD SMITH 90-007$640

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Gold

Ivory

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 82S5

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$290

$640

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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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KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH for its distinctive vintage aesthetic, with specific admiration for the blue hands that pop in sunlight and the satisfying chunky numerals. The watch is considered a discreet dress or office option, with one owner cherishing it despite an initial defective crown. The 38mm size is noted as a perfect fit by one owner, while another finds the 35mm size and 12mm thickness can be problematic on smaller wrists. The $635 price is considered high for the NH38 movement and standard specifications, though some believe the premium is justified by Kuoe's unique design language and microbrand status. Accuracy is reported at -5 seconds per day, but the Super-LumiNova is weak. Overall, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH highly for its unique design and cherished vintage aesthetic at the price.

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