Casio EFR-574DEvsDryden 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.

Casio EFR-574DE at true scale

EFR-574DE

Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 at true scale

Chrono Diver Series 1

Diameter

42.3mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.5mm

lowest

49mm

Thickness

11.4mm

lowest

13.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

101m

highest

MSRP

$220

lowest

$349

Movement

Quartz

Quartz

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42.3mm
42mm
Thickness
11.4mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
49mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
101m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
No
n/a
Dial Color
Silver
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
n/a
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$220
$349
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Reviews

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

Casio EFR-574DE

Owners praise the Casio EFR-574DE for its tool-like aesthetic, responsive pushers, solid 20mm bracelet, day-date complication, and good lume, noting its great size and value. One owner reports the stopwatch reset button causes the hand to move backward before returning to its end point, finds the bezel's 60-second marker misaligned, and considers the watch heavy and defective. On balance, owners appreciate the Casio EFR-574DE for its tool-like aesthetic and functional complications, despite isolated reports of defects and weight.

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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