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Dan Henry 1937vsSeiko Alpinist

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
1937
Alpinist200m
MSRP
1937$290
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
46.4mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Gold
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$750

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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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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