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Dryden Chrono Diver HometownvsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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Chrono Diver Hometown
DrydenChrono Diver Hometown
MSRP $349
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Hometown42mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Hometown40h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Hometown100m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Hometown$349
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
13.5mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NE86
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$1,099

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What people say

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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.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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