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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsSternglas Merion

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Merion200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.5mm
14mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$701

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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.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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