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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsNodus Obscura II - DLC

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Obscura II - DLC41h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Obscura II - DLC100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Obscura II - DLC$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$725

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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.

Nodus Obscura II - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Obscura II - DLC for its high quality and value, with one owner calling it their first tactical watch that lives up to the hype. Reviewers highlight the novel "Exposure Gauge Complication" bezel, designed for photographers using the Sunny 16 rule, as a well-executed feature. The TMI NH38 movement is considered basic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Obscura II - DLC highly for its unique bezel complication and strong value proposition at $650.

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