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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsSeiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition35mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition50m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition$1,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
35mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
11mm
Water Resistance
101m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R51
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$1,900

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition features a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and gold leaf hands, evoking early 20th-century designs. It is powered by the 72-hour calibre 6R51. Overall, owners view the Presage Classic Series Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition as a meaningful family heirloom.

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