Breitling Avenger B01 ChronographvsDryden Chrono Diver Series 1

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph at true scale

Avenger B01 Chronograph

Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 at true scale

Chrono Diver Series 1

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49mm

Thickness

15.1mm

13.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

101m

Power Reserve

70h

n/a

MSRP

$7,150

$349

lowest

Movement

Breitling B01

Quartz

Case

4 specs
Thickness
15.05mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Steel

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling B01
n/a
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
70h
0h
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,150
$349
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph for its robust in-house B01 movement, noting its smooth chronograph action, vertical clutch, solid build, and 70-hour power reserve. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the refined case finishing, stepped lug bevels, and improved dial readability on newer models, with some finding the watch's heft surprisingly unnoticeable and comfortable. The collection's updates include simplified dials and updated pushers, retaining 300m water resistance. Some owners express disappointment that the latest designs have moved away from a rugged tool watch aesthetic, preferring older versions for their case detailing and iconic wings logo, though they still acknowledge the new models are solid watches. The 44mm and 45mm case sizes are noted as substantial and intended for tool watch use, with some finding them bulky. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Avenger B01 Chronograph highly for its refined design and excellent in-house B01 movement.

Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1

The Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 is a 42mm mechaquartz chronograph with a sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance. Owners note that the chronograph hand may not reset perfectly to zero, a characteristic of the VK63 movement. The case features polished chamfers on the upper lugs, and the watch utilizes Swiss Superluminova BGW9. It has been listed for sale at prices ranging from $150 to $255 and includes two straps. Overall, owners appreciate the Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 for its classic design and value, despite the common VK63 chronograph reset quirk.

From video reviewers

The Seiko VK63 mechaquartz movement is a shared strength, noted for its instant reset and sweeping chronograph hand. The bezel action and water resistance were considered standard for the price point.

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