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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 $315

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Thickness
13.5mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
10mm
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
6N42
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$315

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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 Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

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