Dryden Chrono Diver HometownvsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Hometown at true scale

Chrono Diver Hometown

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER at true scale

Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

lowest

49.6mm

Thickness

13.5mm

12.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

MSRP

$349

lowest

$2,200

Movement

Quartz

Seiko 5X83

Case

3 specs
Thickness
13.5mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
49.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Steel
n/a
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko 5X83
Jewels
0
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$2,200
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Reviews

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Dryden Chrono Diver Hometown

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Hometown for its impressive fit, feel, and finish, with many highlighting its attractive vintage-inspired design and excellent value. The Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement is frequently cited as a reliable and cost-effective choice, contributing to the watch's appeal. Some owners appreciate the good bezel action and the inclusion of an extra strap. However, reviewers note that the chronograph pushers lack the tactile click of mechanical counterparts, and the 42mm case with a 49mm lug-to-lug may wear large on smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Hometown highly for its build quality and attractive design at its price point.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's unique dial colors, with one highlighting a red dial and another a cream and purple-gray panda. Some owners find the 39mm variants sturdy, reliable, and versatile for everyday wear. A few owners express a preference for automatic movements over the quartz caliber. One reviewer notes a price of €860/£730 for a Speedtimer variant. On balance, owners appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's distinctive design and everyday wearability, though some find the quartz movement and price points to be drawbacks.

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