Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1939 or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1939 is the cheaper of the two at $290, against $300 for the Hemel HD24 Automatic — a $10 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1939 or the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

The Dan Henry 1939 wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Hemel HD24 Automatic — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1939 run compared to the Hemel HD24 Automatic?

The Dan Henry 1939 runs a quartz caliber, while the Hemel HD24 Automatic runs a automatic (Seiko NH38A).

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Dan Henry 1939vsHemel HD24 Automatic

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Dan Henry 1939

1939-military-chronograph

MSRP $290

Hemel HD24 Automatic

the-gallant

MSRP $300

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

193941mm

HD24 Automatic40mm

Power Reserve

193940h

HD24 Automatic40h

Water Resistance

1939—

HD24 Automatic200m

MSRP

1939$290

HD24 Automatic$300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Standard

Gallant USAF Edition

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Seiko NH38A

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$290

$300

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