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CWC British Military G10 Quartz WatchvsDryden Chrono Diver Series 1

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British Military G10 Quartz Watch
CWCBritish Military G10 Quartz Watch
MSRP $249
Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
British Military G10 Quartz Watch36.5mm
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Power Reserve
British Military G10 Quartz Watch40h
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Water Resistance
British Military G10 Quartz Watch50m
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
MSRP
British Military G10 Quartz Watch$249
Chrono Diver Series 1$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
36.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
101m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA F06.402

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$249
$349

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What people say

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CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch

Owners widely appreciate the CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch for its 36mm size and utilitarian, robust build suitable for field use. The bead-blasted stainless steel case and domed acrylic crystal are noted features, though the crystal scratches easily and requires buffing. The unusual 18.5mm lug width with fixed springbars limits strap options to one-piece designs, and water resistance is rated at 50m. Some owners feel modern versions lack the "soul" of vintage issued models, while others highlight improved waterproofing and lume. Overall, owners value the CWC British Military G10 Quartz Watch for its practical, no-nonsense tool-watch design and durable construction.

Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1

The Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 is a 42mm mechaquartz chronograph featuring a dual-curved sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance. Owners note the VK63 movement's characteristic chronograph hand not resetting perfectly to zero, a trait present on this specific watch. The case exhibits polished chamfers on the upper lugs, and it utilizes Swiss Superluminova BGW9. On balance, owners appreciate the classic case shape and dial design of the Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 at its price point, despite the mechaquartz movement's known reset behavior.

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