Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1937 is the cheaper of the two at $290, against $3,900 for the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC — a $3,610 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC?

The Dan Henry 1937 wears larger at 38mm versus 37mm for the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dan Henry 1937 or the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC?

The Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC carries a 52-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dan Henry 1937.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1937 run compared to the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC?

The Dan Henry 1937 runs a quartz caliber, while the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC runs a automatic (L836.6).

Side by side

Dan Henry 1937vsLongines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

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 ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

L2.537.4.72.2

MSRP $3,900

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

193738mm

ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC37mm

Power Reserve

193740h

ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC52h

Water Resistance

1937—

ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC50m

MSRP

1937$290

ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC$3,900

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Dial Color

Gold

Silver

Indices

Applied

Applied indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs

Caliber

—

L836.6

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

36,000 vph

Power Reserve

40h

52h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$290

$3,900

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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 ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC

The Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC is widely praised for its faithful retro design, high-beat 5Hz movement offering greater precision and a smooth seconds hand, and its value proposition as a new 5Hz watch. Reviewers highlight the L836.6 caliber's TimeLab "ultra chronometer" certification for superior accuracy and shock recovery, and owners find the bracelet very comfortable with easy micro-adjust. Some owners note the design appears dated, and one reviewer points out the dial lacks luminescence and water resistance is only 50m. Owners are split on sizing, with some finding the 40mm case wears larger than expected and recommending the 37mm version. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines ULTRA-CHRON CLASSIC highly for its blend of vintage aesthetics, modern high-beat movement performance, and comfortable wearability.

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