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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsMr Jones Watches Monster Melter 3000

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Monster Melter 3000
Mr Jones WatchesMonster Melter 3000
MSRP $225

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Monster Melter 3000
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Monster Melter 300040h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Monster Melter 3000
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Monster Melter 3000$225

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Standard

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$225

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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.

Mr Jones Watches Monster Melter 3000

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches Monster Melter 3000 as a fun and cool weekend watch with nice, bright colors. The limited edition of 300 pieces sold out quickly. Some owners find the astronaut minute marker looks evil. On balance, owners rate the Mr Jones Watches Monster Melter 3000 highly for its unique, cool aesthetic and fun design, despite its legibility challenges.

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