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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsPinion Neutron Dual

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Neutron Dual
PinionNeutron Dual
MSRP $1,842

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Neutron Dual38mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Neutron Dual42h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Neutron Dual100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Neutron Dual$1,842

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
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
ETA 2893-2
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$1,842

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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 Dual

Owners widely praise the Pinion Neutron Dual for its refined design, meticulous finishing, and exceptional dial work, with one owner calling it their favorite watch and strongly recommending it. The watch features a Swiss ETA 2824-2 automatic movement, is designed and built in England, and measures 38mm in diameter, 45mm lug-to-lug, and 11mm thick. Some owners note criticism of the OEM straps, and accuracy is reported around ±5 seconds per day. Overall, the consensus is that owners love the Pinion Neutron Dual for its detailed design and high level of finishing.

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