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Bremont MBIIvsDryden Chrono Diver Series 1

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MBII
BremontMBII
MSRP $5,400
Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MBII43mm
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Power Reserve
MBII40h
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Water Resistance
MBII100m
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
MSRP
MBII$5,400
Chrono Diver Series 1$349

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Material
Titanium (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
White
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
BE-36AE
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,400
$349

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What people say

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Bremont MBII

The Bremont MBII is praised for its striking, high-tech pilot's watch aesthetic, reassuring heft, and quality feel, featuring an anti-shock system and customizable barrel. Owners note its condition can be excellent with minor hairlines, and it is presented with all original boxes and papers. A drawback cited is its 38-hour power reserve compared to newer movements. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Bremont MBII affordable and a good representation of the brand.

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.

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