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Dan Henry 1937vsRolex Yacht-Master II

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Yacht-Master II
RolexYacht-Master II
MSRP $20,300
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.

Rolex Yacht-Master II

Owners widely report the Rolex Yacht-Master II is a polarizing watch, with many finding its large 44mm case and bold "YACHT-MASTER II" bezel inscription aesthetically loud, gaudy, or even ugly. Some owners describe it as a "beast" due to its weight and undeniable presence, while others find its appearance elegant and classy, particularly in two-tone rose gold. The watch's unique programmable countdown complication is praised by some as a mechanically ingenious marvel, though others deem it a niche, "useless complication" for actual racing, preferring digital timers. Some owners note it fits their wrist better than other Rolex models, while others find it too large for smaller wrists. The consensus is that the Rolex Yacht-Master II is a statement piece whose engineering and unique complication are appreciated by some, despite its divisive aesthetics and size.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Yacht-Master II44mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Yacht-Master II72h
Water Resistance
1937
Yacht-Master II100m
MSRP
1937$290
Yacht-Master II$20,300

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Gold
White
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
4162
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
47
Complications
None
Regatta Timer, Small Seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$20,300
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