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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsGlycine Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT
GlycineAirman Contemporary Bronze GMT
MSRP $3,000

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT48h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT$3,000

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12.14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
101m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Steel
Gold
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$3,000

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What people say

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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.

Glycine Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT

The Glycine Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT is noted for its thinness and distinct numeral typography, with some finding its oyster bracelet a differentiating factor. One owner strongly dislikes the design, calling it "spastic" and a "turrrble idea." Overall, owners are divided on the Glycine Airman Contemporary Bronze GMT, with strong opinions on its design.

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