Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Pagani Design PD-1888?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1888 is the cheaper of the two at $171, against $290 for the Dan Henry 1937 — a $119 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Pagani Design PD-1888?

The Pagani Design PD-1888 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Dan Henry 1937 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Pagani Design PD-1888?

The Pagani Design PD-1888 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 Pagani Design PD-1888?

The Dan Henry 1937 runs a quartz caliber, while the Pagani Design PD-1888 runs a automatic (Pearl DG5833A).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1937vsPagani Design PD-1888

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

Dan Henry 1937

DH37-38M-A1

MSRP $290

Pagani Design PD-1888

pd-1888

MSRP $171

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

193738mm

PD-188840mm

Power Reserve

193740h

PD-188842h

Water Resistance

1937—

PD-1888100m

MSRP

1937$290

PD-1888$171

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Gold

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Pearl DG5833A

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$290

$171

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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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Pagani Design PD-1888

Pagani Design PD-1888 owners widely praise its premium bracelet and clasp, comfortable wear, and unique 24-hour wheel implementation. Some owners find the green and blue dial variants appealing with minimal branding. However, some community members feel the watch is overpriced, with a perceived value closer to $125-$150, and one owner noted disappointment with the date display legibility. Another owner finds the crown winding feel jumpy and dislikes the rehaut text. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1888 highly for its bracelet, clasp, and unique dial features at its price point.

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