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Dan Henry 1937vsLongines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

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1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
LonginesLA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES
MSRP $1,550

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES24mm
Power Reserve
193740h
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES40h
Water Resistance
1937
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES30m
MSRP
1937$290
LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES$1,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
24mm
Thickness
12.7mm
4.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
29.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Gold
White
Indices
Applied
Painted Roman numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L209.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours and minutes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$1,550

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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.

Longines LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES

LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES is widely praised for its slim, elegant, and discreet design, making it a timeless dress watch suitable for all styles and occasions. Owners appreciate its comfort and lightness on the wrist, with 36mm and 38mm models noted as sleek and not chunky, fitting well on average wrists. The quartz version is recommended for daily wear due to its accuracy and grab-and-go convenience, while the automatic is seen as a finely finished dress piece. Some commenters advise against gold-plated versions due to potential wear issues, suggesting steel or solid gold instead. One owner reported frequent battery replacements on the quartz model, with batteries lasting only a few months. Overall, owners value LA GRANDE CLASSIQUE DE LONGINES for its thin profile and classic styling at a good price point, especially on the pre-owned market.

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