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Dan Henry 1937vsOrient AA08 Diver Watch

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
AA08 Diver Watch
OrientAA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $390

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
193740h
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
1937
AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
1937$290
AA08 Diver Watch$390

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Grey

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6922
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$390

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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.

Orient AA08 Diver Watch

Owners view the Orient AA08 Diver Watch as a capable weekend and vacation timepiece, with confidence in its availability through gray market sellers. The watch is noted for its pleasing wrist presence. On balance, owners find the Orient AA08 Diver Watch to be a satisfying choice for casual wear.

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