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Dan Henry 1937vsSeiko Essentials Chronograph

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Essentials Chronograph
SeikoEssentials Chronograph
MSRP $265

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Essentials Chronograph41.5mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Essentials Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
1937
Essentials Chronograph100m
MSRP
1937$290
Essentials Chronograph$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
41.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Gold
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
8T63

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$265

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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 Essentials Chronograph

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Chronograph beautiful for its price, particularly on the grey market, praising its lightweight wearability for active use and college budgets. One owner notes the orange stripe on the stopwatch button can expand and fall off in heat. The watch is 41mm and was purchased for $160. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Chronograph highly for its aesthetic appeal and value, especially for active wear on a budget.

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