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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsMr Jones Watches M1

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
M1
Mr Jones WatchesM1
MSRP $195

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
M1
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
M140h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
M1
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
M1$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Standard

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches M1

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches M1 for its unique, artistic design and consider it a fun, well-made conversation starter. Some owners find the time-reading challenging. One owner reported disappointment with the black stainless steel strap, but noted an 18mm leather strap fit well. Overall, owners appreciate the Mr Jones Watches M1 for its distinctive artistic appeal, though some find it difficult to read the time and consider the price high.

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