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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsFears Brunswick 40 (Black)

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
15m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$3,545

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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.

Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)

The Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) is praised for its shirt-cuff-sleek 11.06mm thin case and a bespoke five-link bracelet with a butterfly clasp, noted for its wrist-hugging comfort and muscular appearance on the cushion case. Its brushed finish effectively hides hairlines. The ETA 2824-2 automatic movement powers the watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) highly for its British, bespoke take on the classic sports watch design and comfortable wearability.

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