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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsZelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)
ZelosHammerhead (Tantalum LE)
MSRP $1,499

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)44mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)300m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)$1,499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
101m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Tantalum LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$1,499

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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.

Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE)

The Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) features a forged carbon dial and bezel insert with infused lume. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Hammerhead (Tantalum LE) highly for its unique material composition and substantial feel.

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