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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Tourbillon Master SU8230
SugessTourbillon Master SU8230
MSRP $1,399

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Tourbillon Master SU823041mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Tourbillon Master SU823040h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Tourbillon Master SU823050m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Tourbillon Master SU8230$1,399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
11mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Yellow Gold/Rose Gold/Bronze
Water Resistance
101m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST8230
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$1,399

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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.

Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8230

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master for its stunning enamel dial and impressive finishing at its price point. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting -12s/day and another +6 to +11s/day. Caveats include a cumbersome winding crown, limited 50m water resistance, a 21mm lug width, and a non-hacking movement, with one owner noting a power reserve around two days and noticeable resistance when winding. On balance, owners rate the Sugess Tourbillon Master highly for its visually striking dial and finishing, which significantly elevates its perceived value.

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