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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsPinion Neutron

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Neutron
PinionNeutron
MSRP $1,600

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Neutron38mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Neutron40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Neutron100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Neutron$1,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$1,600

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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.

Pinion Neutron

The Pinion Neutron is widely praised for its refined 38mm design, detailed guilloché dial, and high build quality. Owners highlight the very well-finished case and amazing dial, with one noting the movement is regulated to within ±5 seconds per day. The watch is considered a strong contender at its price point, though one owner found the OEM straps to be poor and replaced them with an aftermarket option. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Pinion Neutron highly for its exceptional dial finishing and refined case design at its price.

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