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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsDryden Chrono Diver Hometown

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The Ashland
Oak & OscarThe Ashland
MSRP $1,850
Chrono Diver Hometown
DrydenChrono Diver Hometown
MSRP $349

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
Chrono Diver Hometown42mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
Chrono Diver Hometown40h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
Chrono Diver Hometown100m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
Chrono Diver Hometown$349

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.4mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Steel
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892A2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$349

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

Dryden Chrono Diver Hometown

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver for its fit, feel, and finishing, with many appreciating its vintage-inspired design and the value it offers at its price point. The Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement is frequently cited as a reliable and cost-effective choice. Some owners note that the chronograph pushers lack the tactile click of mechanical chronographs, and the 42mm case with a 49mm lug-to-lug may wear large on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Chrono Diver highly for its attractive design and excellent finishing at the price.

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