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Dan Henry 1937vsOrient Bambino Version 8

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1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Bambino Version 8
OrientBambino Version 8
MSRP $295

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Bambino Version 840.5mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Bambino Version 840h
Water Resistance
1937
Bambino Version 830m
MSRP
1937$290
Bambino Version 8$295

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Gold
White

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6B22
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$295

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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 Bambino Version 8

The Orient Bambino Version 8 is widely praised for its elegant, sophisticated, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with a domed crystal creating a 3D dial effect and blue hands noted as beautiful. Owners and reviewers agree it looks significantly more expensive than its price point, with dial finishing that rivals much costlier timepieces. One owner notes the stock leather strap is plasticky and non-tapering. The movement is rated for accuracy between +25/-15 seconds per day and features basic decoration. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 8 highly for its exceptional value and sophisticated appearance.

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