Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsFilippo Loreti Watches Ascari LapMaster Night Rider

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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 Series 1 at true scale

Chrono Diver Series 1

Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari LapMaster Night Rider at true scale

Ascari LapMaster Night Rider

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

n/a

Thickness

13.5mm

13.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

101m

highest

100m

MSRP

$349

$295

lowest

Movement

Quartz

Seiko VK73

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13.5mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
n/a
Seiko VK73
Type
Quartz
Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$295
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Reviews

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

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.

Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari LapMaster Night Rider

Owners widely praise the Filippo Loreti Watches Ascari LapMaster Night Rider for its unique design and the mesmerizing sweep of its second hand, with some finding it fulfills desires for complications and leads them to wear it frequently. However, a significant number of owners express concerns about the brand's marketing, suggesting it misrepresents Italian origins and that the watches are overpriced for their components, with some citing issues like significant shipping delays and poor build quality. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting their automatic lost about a minute per week, while others suggest the watch is Chinese-made with a value under $100. On balance, owners are divided, with some appreciating the aesthetics and value for money while others feel misled by the brand's marketing and find the build quality and price point to be significant drawbacks.