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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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