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Dan Henry 1937vsTimefactors PRS-29A

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
PRS-29A
TimefactorsPRS-29A
MSRP $544
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.

Timefactors PRS-29A

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS-29A for its excellent value, faithful reissue design, and compact 36mm case. The manual-wind ETA 2801-2 movement, 100m water resistance, and anti-magnetic properties are frequently highlighted as functional strengths, making it a popular grab-and-go or travel watch. Some owners note the shiny hands can blend into the dial, and one owner reports accuracy around +5 seconds per day. A desire for a screw-down crown for enhanced water resistance and poor lume are also mentioned. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS-29A highly for its historical accuracy and robust build at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
PRS-29A36mm
Power Reserve
193740h
PRS-29A
Water Resistance
1937
PRS-29A100m
MSRP
1937$290
PRS-29A$544

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Black
Lume
None
SuperLuminova C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2801-2
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$544
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