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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsTudor 1926 28mm Automatic

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
1926 28mm Automatic
Tudor1926 28mm Automatic
MSRP $2,400

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
1926 28mm Automatic28mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
1926 28mm Automatic38h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
1926 28mm Automatic100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
1926 28mm Automatic$2,400

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
28mm
Thickness
13.5mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
15mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished
Water Resistance
101m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Silver

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
T201
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$2,400

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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.

Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic for its refined aesthetic and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating its automatic movement and considering it a versatile everyday watch. Some owners note the date window can be difficult to read, and one owner perceives the 28mm size as looking large due to its small bezel and big dial. On balance, owners rate the Tudor 1926 28mm Automatic highly for its refined design and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The smooth and precise bezel action is a notable strength of this watch. A potential drawback is the use of a third-party movement, which may be a drawback for some enthusiasts who prefer in-house calibers.

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