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Dan Henry 1937vsSpinnaker Croft

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Croft
SpinnakerCroft
MSRP $219

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Croft40mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Croft40h
Water Resistance
1937
Croft150m
MSRP
1937$290
Croft$219

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
47mm
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Elemental

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$219

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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.

Spinnaker Croft

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Spinnaker Croft for its vibrant dial colors, chunky hands and bezel, and overall value, with one owner noting the Miyota 8218 movement and cyclops as appreciated features. Reviewers flag the bracelet and clasp as budget-friendly limitations, citing friction-fit pins, sharp edges, and a stiff security lock. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Croft highly for its accessible skeletonized dive watch aesthetic and appealing design at its price point.

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