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Dan Henry 1937vsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
193740h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
1937
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
1937$290
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
46mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Gold
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$935

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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