Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Longines EVIDENZA?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1937 is the cheaper of the two at $290, against $8,150 for the Longines EVIDENZA — a $7,860 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Dan Henry 1937 wears larger at 38mm versus 30.6mm for the Longines EVIDENZA — a 7.4mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Longines EVIDENZA carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1937.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1937 run compared to the Longines EVIDENZA?

The Dan Henry 1937 runs a quartz caliber, while the Longines EVIDENZA runs a automatic (L592.5).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1937vsLongines EVIDENZA

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

Dan Henry 1937

DH37-38M-A1

MSRP $290

Longines EVIDENZA

L2.142.8.73.2

MSRP $8,150

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

193738mm

EVIDENZA30.6mm

Power Reserve

193740h

EVIDENZA45h

Water Resistance

1937—

EVIDENZA30m

MSRP

1937$290

EVIDENZA$8,150

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Gold

Silver

Indices

Applied

Painted Arabic numerals

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

—

L592.5

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$290

$8,150

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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.

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Longines EVIDENZA

Owners widely praise the Longines EVIDENZA for its distinctive tonneau shape, which is seen as a refreshing alternative to standard rectangular watches, and its intricate detailing, including scalloped case ridges and a guilloche dial. The blued hands and dial texture are frequently highlighted as elegant features, with one owner cherishing theirs for 16 years. Some find the date window on the chronograph variant detracts from the overall design, while others appreciate its utility, and one owner notes the "6" numeral is partially cut off. On balance, owners rate the Longines EVIDENZA highly for its unique aesthetic and refined detailing.

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