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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsBoldr Globetrotter GMT

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Globetrotter GMT
BoldrGlobetrotter GMT
MSRP $469

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Globetrotter GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Globetrotter GMT40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Globetrotter GMT200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Globetrotter GMT$469

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
GMT Banff
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34 GMT
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$469

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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.

Boldr Globetrotter GMT

The Boldr Globetrotter GMT is praised for its legibility and finishing, featuring applied Super-LumiNova indices and sword hands on a matte black or sunburst blue dial. Reviewers highlight the ceramic bezel's sharp city markings and tight, smooth ratcheting action. The 44mm 316L stainless steel case exhibits a non-traditional design with radial and vertical brushing.

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