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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $350

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)30mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)50m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
30mm
Thickness
13.5mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
39.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
8mm
Water Resistance
101m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
6N01

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$350

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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 Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

The watch offers 100M water resistance at its price point.

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