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Dan Henry 1937vsZelos Vitesse

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Vitesse
ZelosVitesse
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Vitesse40mm
Power Reserve
193740h
Vitesse40h
Water Resistance
1937
Vitesse50m
MSRP
1937$290
Vitesse$1,499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
40mm
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Gulf

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret L100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$1,499

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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 Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its vintage motorsport design and striking dial options, with particular appreciation for the salmon and panda configurations and their finishing. The bracelet, clasp, and overall value at $1200 are frequently highlighted as strong points. Some owners note the watch sits high on the wrist, and a few have observed minor cosmetic imperfections on subdials. The La Joux Perret L100 movement's accuracy varies, with one report of +5 seconds per day, and several owners find the winding action stiff and noisy, the pushers sticky, and the screw-down crown's feel underwhelming. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its captivating dial and strong value proposition, despite some reservations about the chronograph's operational feel and case height.

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