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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition42.5mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition$375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
42mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Steel
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$375

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition is praised for its faithful homage to the iconic SKX design, with owners appreciating its aesthetics. Some find the specifications are considered inferior to alternatives, and one enthusiast suggests removing "AUTOMATIC" from the dial. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from -5 to -8 seconds per day. Overall, owners view the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition positively for its iconic design and value as a homage piece.

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