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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Coral

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$450

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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 Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

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