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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$3,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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