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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsTissot Desir

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Desir
TissotDesir
MSRP $550

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Desir28mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Desir40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Desir50m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Desir$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
28mm
Thickness
13.5mm
7.68mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
28mm
Lug Width
22mm
4.95mm
Water Resistance
101m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Steel
White mother-of-pearl
Indices
Applied
Diamonds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$550

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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.

Tissot Desir

The Tissot Desir is praised for its slim profile, mother of pearl dial, and understated design, making it an elegant and versatile dress watch. One owner finds the Tissot Desir a lovely watch. However, the border of the face is a glitter strip, not pavé stones as some might assume. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Desir highly for its elegant and versatile dress watch qualities.

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