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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsBoldr Rally

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Rally
BoldrRally
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Rally38mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Rally40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Rally200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Rally$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
I - Wells 008 (Updated)
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$299

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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.

Boldr Rally

Owners widely praise the Boldr Rally's compact 38mm titanium case and excellent value under A$500. The VK64 mecaquartz movement has proven reliable for years, and the sapphire crystal is a welcome feature. Some owners find the dial busy and difficult to read, particularly the black hands against the black subdial, and note the bead-blasted titanium case can be a scratch magnet. The default straps have been described as boring or not holding up to daily wear. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Rally highly for its robust titanium construction and excellent value, despite some legibility concerns.

From video reviewers

The 38mm titanium case with a 44mm lug-to-lug measurement provides a comfortable and compact fit. The 200m water resistance is noted as robust for a chronograph. The 14mm thickness was mentioned as potentially substantial for the watch's size.

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