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Dan Henry 1937vsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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

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

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Essentials Quartz40.2mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
1937
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
1937$290
Essentials Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12.7mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
6N52

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 Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz owners praise its high quality and value, highlighting its thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, 100m water resistance, and quartz convenience, with the titanium variant weighing just 50g for exceptional comfort. The polished surfaces can develop fine swirls from daily wear, and the gold plating may wear off edges over time, requiring maintenance. The titanium bracelet's smaller center link creates wider gaps than the steel version, and some owners prefer to remove the 50m-rated watch for showering, especially if it lacks a screw-down crown. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and convenient quartz accuracy at the price.

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