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Dan Henry 1937vsTissot PR516

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
PR516
TissotPR516
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
PR51641mm
Power Reserve
193740h
PR51668h
Water Resistance
1937
PR516100m
MSRP
1937$290
PR516$2,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13.67mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
41mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold
Black
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
13 1/4'''
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
68h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$2,100

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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.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its retro styling and value, with many highlighting its well-finished dial and bezel execution. The manual-wind chronograph variant is noted for its impressive movement and accessible price point, while the automatic chronograph is described as rugged with a clean dial and cool color scheme. However, some owners find the dial bland, and the automatic chronograph's slab-sided case and weight lead to a clumsy wear experience. The mineral glass bezel insert on the automatic chronograph deviates from the original's flush design, and the movement finishing is considered simplistic. One owner of the Powermatic variant expressed disappointment with its fixed bezel, deeming it a marketing gimmick. On balance, enthusiasts rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its vintage-inspired design and horological substance at an accessible price.

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