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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsSpinnaker Bradner GMT

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Bradner GMT
SpinnakerBradner GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Bradner GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Bradner GMT40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Bradner GMT180m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Bradner GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Thickness
13.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
180m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Brown

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

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.

Spinnaker Bradner GMT

The Spinnaker Bradner GMT is praised for its awesome lume and comfortable wearability, with one owner noting the rubber strap is very comfortable and the beads of rice bracelet fits well on smaller wrists. Some find its 15mm thickness and bold colorway may not appeal to everyone, and one owner views it as more of a casual GMT with tool-watch styling than a diver. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner GMT highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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