Side by side

Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsGrand Seiko SBGH347

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
SBGH347
Grand SeikoSBGH347
MSRP $7,300

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
SBGH34737mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
SBGH34755h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
SBGH347100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
SBGH347$7,300

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S85
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$7,300

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 vs Grand Seiko SBGH347 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Grand Seiko SBGH347

The Grand Seiko SBGH347 is lauded for its refined 37mm Ever-Brilliant Steel case, impressive Zaratsu polishing, and classy ice-blue dial inspired by frozen waterfalls. Its Hi-Beat 9S85 movement is a significant draw, and the framed date window is preferred over a cyclops. Reviewers note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustment or a quick-change system, and some wished the 13.3mm thickness was slightly thinner on the compact case. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGH347 for its elevated finish and value, with the Hi-Beat movement being a significant draw.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.