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Dan Henry 1937vsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
193740h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
1937
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
1937$290
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Gold
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$329

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What people say

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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