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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton
SpinnakerCroft Mid-Size Skeleton
MSRP $425

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Dollar Diver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH38A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$425

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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 Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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