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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Navy

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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