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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsStraton Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
StratonStraton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Thickness
13.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
101m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 6S21
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

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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.

Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

Owners report the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz is in excellent condition with flawless sapphire crystal and lumed bezel, and some find the 42mm case a bit wide. Reviewers praise the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz as a fun, colorful, and quirky chronograph offering exceptional value under $300 with a retro design and a reliable Miyota quartz movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz highly for its exceptional value and retro design.

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