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Dan Henry 1937vsNivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic's attractive 38mm case proportions and impressive build quality for its $750 price. One owner notes it performs extremely well and shows normal desk diving marks on the clasp. Accuracy figures range from +6 to +9 seconds per day. The Soprod P024 movement has a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer found the included rally strap mismatched. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic highly for its case proportions and build quality at the price.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
1937
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic36h
Water Resistance
1937
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic100m
MSRP
1937$290
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic$945

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Thickness
12.7mm
10.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
41.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
Caseback
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
0h
36h
Jewels
0
18
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$945
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