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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsPeren One

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
One
PerenOne
MSRP $449

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
One40.6mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
One
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
One200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
One$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
40.6mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Dark Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$449

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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.

Peren One

The Peren One chronograph is praised for its blend of minimalist and retro styling, featuring a clean bi-compax dial with applied indices and diamond-cut hands. Reviewers note its detailed dial execution, thoughtful case and bracelet finishing, and the use of applied Globolight markers with BGW9 Super-LumiNova. The watch utilizes a Seiko VK64 mecha-quartz movement, offering quartz accuracy with a mechanical chronograph feel, and boasts a 200-meter water resistance rating within its 40.6mm steel case. Overall, reviewers highlight the Peren One's strong value proposition driven by its design and finishing.

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