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Bremont BroadswordvsDryden Chrono Diver Hometown

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

Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
Chrono Diver Hometown
DrydenChrono Diver Hometown
MSRP $349

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
Chrono Diver Hometown42mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
Chrono Diver Hometown40h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
Chrono Diver Hometown100m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
Chrono Diver Hometown$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.5mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Bronze
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$349

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What people say

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Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

Dryden Chrono Diver Hometown

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver for its fit, feel, and finishing, with many appreciating its vintage-inspired design and the value it offers at its price point. The Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement is frequently cited as a reliable and cost-effective choice. Some owners note that the chronograph pushers lack the tactile click of mechanical chronographs, and the 42mm case with a 49mm lug-to-lug may wear large on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Chrono Diver highly for its attractive design and excellent finishing at the price.

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