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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsHamilton Ventura Quartz

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Ventura Quartz
HamiltonVentura Quartz
MSRP $1,075

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Ventura Quartz24mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Ventura Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Ventura Quartz50m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Ventura Quartz$1,075

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
24mm
Thickness
13.5mm
7.82mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
13mm
Water Resistance
101m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
956.112

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$1,075

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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.

Hamilton Ventura Quartz

The Hamilton Ventura Quartz is celebrated for its unique, eye-catching design and the simplicity it offers smaller wrists. One owner notes its 11mm thickness is substantial for a 32mm quartz watch. On balance, owners and reviewers praise the Hamilton Ventura Quartz for its distinctive aesthetic and suitability for smaller wrists.

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