Which is cheaper, the Dan Henry 1972 or the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

At MSRP the Dan Henry 1972 is the cheaper of the two at $370, against $550 for the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical — a $180 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dan Henry 1972 or the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

The Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical wears larger at 43mm versus 41mm for the Dan Henry 1972 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Dan Henry 1972 run compared to the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical?

The Dan Henry 1972 runs a automatic caliber, while the Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

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Dan Henry 1972vsHemel Sky Racer Mechanical

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

Dan Henry 1972

DH72-41M-A3

MSRP $370

Hemel Sky Racer Mechanical

HF37MNB

MSRP $550

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

197241mm

Sky Racer Mechanical43mm

Power Reserve

197240h

Sky Racer Mechanical40h

Water Resistance

1972—

Sky Racer Mechanical50m

MSRP

1972$370

Sky Racer Mechanical$550

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

41mm

43mm

Thickness

12.7mm

14mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.7mm

49mm

Water Resistance

—

50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$370

$550

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