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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsLongines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
LonginesULTRA‑CHRON CARBON
MSRP $5,550

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON43mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON52h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON300m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON$5,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
13.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
101m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down case back

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
Steel
Silver
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
L836.6
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
36,000 vph
Power Reserve
40h
52h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$5,550

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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.

Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON

The Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON is praised for its lightweight composite case and unique "Batman" aesthetic, with its 5Hz movement widely noted for exceptional accuracy. Owners widely report the high-beat movement is the cheapest 5Hz option available. Some owners find the non-rotating bezel a relief, while others consider it a deal-breaker, noting the watch is no longer a dive watch. On balance, owners and reviewers highly rate the Longines ULTRA‑CHRON CARBON for its cool, lightweight design and the exceptional accuracy of its 5Hz movement.

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