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Dan Henry 1937vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012

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1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
ROYAL SMITH 90-012
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-012

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-01237mm
Power Reserve
193740h
ROYAL SMITH 90-01245h
Water Resistance
1937
ROYAL SMITH 90-01250m
MSRP
1937$290
ROYAL SMITH 90-012

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold
Navy

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
TMI NE86A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012 for its elegant 37mm size and symmetrical bicompax layout, with the silver dial described as "insane" and highly readable. The chronograph pushers are noted for their crisp action and satisfying reset. However, reviewers flag the 14.3mm thickness as chunky for the case size, and one owner finds the date window difficult to read due to its small size and deep setting. The TMI NE86A movement offers a 45-hour power reserve and accuracy between +25 and -15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-012 highly for its retro charm and attractive dial options at its price point.

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