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Dan Henry 1937vsWilliam Wood Beacon

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
1937
Beacon50m
MSRP
1937$290
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
41mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 762

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$495

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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