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Dan Henry 1937vsOrient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

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1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
OrientAK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
MSRP $450

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch42.5mm
Power Reserve
193740h
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
1937
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch50m
MSRP
1937$290
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch$450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
42.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Champagne

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6B24
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$450

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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 AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

The Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch is widely praised as an affordable, classic dress watch with a well-balanced design and a sun and moon dial. Owners appreciate its sapphire crystal, exhibition caseback, and the F6B24 automatic movement, which offers hand-winding, hacking, and day, date, and 24-hour complications. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size and 14mm thickness to be large, and note that the moonphase is a day/night complication. However, others find it surprisingly not heavy and like its layout and finish, considering Orient the best value brand. Overall, owners rate the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch highly for its attractive sun and moon dial and excellent value.

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