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Dan Henry 1937vsZenith Chronomaster Open

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

1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290
Chronomaster Open
ZenithChronomaster Open
MSRP $11,100

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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.

Zenith Chronomaster Open

The open dial showcasing the El Primero movement is cited as a key feature. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
193738mm
Chronomaster Open39.5mm
Power Reserve
1937
Chronomaster Open60h
Water Resistance
1937
Chronomaster Open50m
MSRP
1937$290
Chronomaster Open$11,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.1mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Gold
Silver

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Zenith El Primero 3604
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
0h
60h
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$290
$11,100
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