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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsMr Jones Watches The Golden Hour

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
The Golden Hour
Mr Jones WatchesThe Golden Hour
MSRP $795

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
The Golden Hour
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
The Golden Hour40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
The Golden Hour
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
The Golden Hour$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
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
$795

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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 The Golden Hour

Mr Jones Watches The Golden Hour is widely praised for its mesmerizing, garden-inspired dial and quality construction, with reviewers noting its artistic and visually rich design. Owners report the watch does not feel cheap despite its price point, and its originality is a key selling point. However, legibility can be challenging due to the unique time display, with indicators sometimes obscured by the bee's wings. Some owners find the small crown difficult to grip, and one noted the 45mm case wore too large for their wrist. The strap is also cited as an area that could be improved. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches The Golden Hour highly for its unique artistic design and quality dial production at its price.

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