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Dan Henry 1937vsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Aurora Moonphase
ZelosAurora Moonphase
MSRP $949

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Aurora Moonphase40h
Water Resistance
1937
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
1937$290
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Moonphase
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
39mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Meteorite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW288
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$949

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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.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

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