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Dan Henry 1937vsPagani Design PD-1728

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1728

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1728 for its attractive appearance, gorgeous pearly dial, and surprisingly good lume. However, community members consistently flag its 14mm thickness as excessive for the style, and some find the bracelet's screw pins difficult to adjust. One owner notes the watch gained approximately 20 seconds over a week and expresses annoyance at the lack of a date window. On balance, owners find the Pagani Design PD-1728 a visually appealing watch, with its primary drawbacks being its thickness and bracelet adjustability.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
PD-172840mm
Power Reserve
1937
PD-172840h
Water Resistance
1937
PD-1728100m
MSRP
1937$290
PD-1728$128

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
24.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Gold

Movement

2 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$128
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