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Dan Henry 1937vsSeiko Ice Diver

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Ice Diver
SeikoIce Diver
MSRP $900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Ice Diver45mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Ice Diver70h
Water Resistance
1937
Ice Diver200m
MSRP
1937$290
Ice Diver$900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
45mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
52.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$900

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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 Ice Diver

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its robust build, classic dive watch design, and excellent value, with many highlighting its strong lume and comfortable wearability. Reviewers consistently flag its superior bezel action and overall finishing as standout features for its price point. Some owners find the 43mm case size substantial, with one noting it felt big, thick, and heavy on a 6.5-inch wrist, though others consider it a perfect size. The movement's power reserve is noted as less than newer variants by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its classic design and robust build at an accessible price.

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