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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
101m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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