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Dan Henry 1937vsGrand Seiko SLGA009

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
SLGA009
Grand SeikoSLGA009
MSRP $9,800

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
SLGA00940mm
Power Reserve
193740h
SLGA009120h
Water Resistance
1937
SLGA009100m
MSRP
1937$290
SLGA009$9,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RA2
Type
Quartz
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
120h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$9,800

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGA009

The Grand Seiko SLGA009 "White Birch II" is praised for its Spring Drive Caliber 9RA2 movement, offering exceptional accuracy of ±0.5 seconds per day and a 120-hour power reserve. Reviewers highlight its refined dial texture, inspired by Shinshu forests, and the Series 9 design with a frost-finished movement. The watch features a 40mm stainless steel case and a power reserve indicator on the movement bridge. However, its price of $8,600 to $9,100 USD is noted as relatively expensive, reflecting Grand Seiko's increasing price points. Overall, reviewers consider the Grand Seiko SLGA009 a highly refined timepiece, with its advanced Spring Drive movement and aesthetic improvements being key strengths.

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