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Dan Henry 1937vsSpinnaker Wreck Automatic

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Wreck Automatic
SpinnakerWreck Automatic
MSRP $189

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Wreck Automatic44mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Wreck Automatic40h
Water Resistance
1937
Wreck Automatic200m
MSRP
1937$290
Wreck Automatic$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$189

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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 Wreck Automatic

The Spinnaker Wreck Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, featuring a distressed finish on its aluminum bezel and etched dial. Owners consistently highlight the excellent bezel and crown action, with one owner noting it surpasses that of many higher-end watches. The 43mm steel case is water-resistant to 100 meters and houses a Seiko NH-35 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Wreck Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and tactile feel at its price point.

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