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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsMarloe Watch Company GMT

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
GMT
Marloe Watch CompanyGMT
MSRP $761

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
GMT40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
GMT50m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
GMT$761

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Thickness
13.5mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
101m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
Lume
None
Natulite

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$761

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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.

Marloe Watch Company GMT

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company GMT for its craftsmanship, dial details, and true GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its comfortable wearability, particularly on smaller wrists, and find its price point offers good value for the quality and aesthetics. Some owners desire more prominent lume indices and higher water resistance, while others note that alternative microbrands may offer standard features like stainless steel bracelets with on-the-fly micro-adjustments. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company GMT highly for its traveler GMT function and overall build quality at the price.

From video reviewers

The Marloe Watch Company GMT has a strong point in its finishing, which is very impressive. A notable trade-off is the lack of lume brightness, which is a drawback for this watch. Reviewers disagree on the bezel action, with one reviewer finding it stiff and another not mentioning it.

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