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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsLorier Hyperion SII Skyward

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

Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Hyperion SII Skyward
LorierHyperion SII Skyward
MSRP $599

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Hyperion SII Skyward39mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Hyperion SII Skyward40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Hyperion SII Skyward200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Hyperion SII Skyward$599

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Skyward

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$599

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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.

Lorier Hyperion SII Skyward

Owners widely praise the Lorier Hyperion SII Skyward for its comfortable, thin, and light wearability, with one owner noting a perfect case width and another highlighting its 10.7mm thickness. The bi-directional GMT bezel is described as decent for its price, and the movement is considered fine and accurate, making it a low-key travel watch. The bracelet is also noted as well-made and finished for the price. On balance, owners rate the Lorier Hyperion SII Skyward highly for its comfortable wearability and value as a mechanical GMT.

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