Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1937 is the cheaper of the two at $290, against $2,414 for the Formex Reef 42 mm — a $2,124 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Dan Henry 1937 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Formex Reef 42 mm carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1937.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1937 run compared to the Formex Reef 42 mm?

The Dan Henry 1937 runs a quartz caliber, while the Formex Reef 42 mm runs a automatic (Sellita SW300-1).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1937vsFormex Reef 42 mm

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

Dan Henry 1937

DH37-38M-A1

MSRP $290

Formex Reef 42 mm

reef-42mm-automatic-cosc-300m-black

MSRP $2,414

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

193738mm

Reef 42 mm42mm

Power Reserve

193740h

Reef 42 mm56h

Water Resistance

1937—

Reef 42 mm300m

MSRP

1937$290

Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Gold

Black

Lume

None

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

—

Sellita SW300-1

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$290

$2,414

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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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Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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