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Dan Henry 1937vsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
MASTER COLLECTION42mm
Power Reserve
193740h
MASTER COLLECTION
Water Resistance
1937
MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
1937$290
MASTER COLLECTION$3,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
9.64mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
49.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Gold
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$3,100

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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 MASTER COLLECTION

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent fit and finish, heritage-inspired design with features like Breguet numerals and leaf hands, and the value it offers, particularly for complications like chronographs and annual calendars. Specific models are noted for their beautiful dial execution, creamy white barleycorn or blue starburst finishes, and practical complications. Some owners find the Master Collection thin and dressy, appreciating its vintage aesthetic. However, drawbacks mentioned include a subdial potentially obscuring numerals, a bracelet lacking micro-adjustments causing fit issues for some, and a case finishing described as homogenous by one owner. The 30m water resistance on annual calendar models is considered light, and the crown and pushers on the moon phase chronograph are described as uninspiring. One owner reported a broken moon phase setting mechanism.

From video reviewers

The diamond hour markers are a notable strength. The movement accuracy was not discussed.

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