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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsSpinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Bradner Pearl Diver
SpinnakerBradner Pearl Diver
MSRP $370

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Bradner Pearl Diver42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Bradner Pearl Diver40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Bradner Pearl Diver180m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Bradner Pearl Diver$370

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
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
Emerald

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$370

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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 Pearl Diver

The Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver is noted by owners as large on smaller wrists, with a 50mm lug-to-lug and 15mm height being a concern, though some find it acceptable with specific strap choices. Opinions on finishing quality vary, with one owner reporting issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver with mixed reviews regarding its size and finishing.

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