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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsOrient Esteem II

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Esteem II41mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Esteem II40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Esteem II50m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Esteem II$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Water Resistance
101m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Steel
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
FT622
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$285

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What people say

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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.

Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

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