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Dan Henry 1937vsZelos Skyraider 2

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Skyraider 2
ZelosSkyraider 2
MSRP $2,399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Skyraider 242mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Skyraider 240h
Water Resistance
1937
Skyraider 250m
MSRP
1937$290
Skyraider 2$2,399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Skeleton
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Mokume Gane
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Mokume

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6498-1 Élaboré
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$2,399

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 2

The Zelos Skyraider 2 is praised for its value, particularly offering unique dial materials like meteorite at a fraction of luxury prices, and its bronze case is noted for a warm glow. Reviewers and owners highlight the Flieger-inspired design and the use of a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, with BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova lume. Some owners find the skeletonized variant ideal for style over everyday legibility, while others note the brand's past designs have sometimes been hard to read or bulky. The Zelos Skyraider 2 is available in various materials and dial options, with prices ranging from $699 to $1,399. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Skyraider 2 highly for its distinctive materials and design at a competitive price point.

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