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Dan Henry 1937vsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
193740h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
1937
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
1937$290
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
48mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Gold
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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