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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsNivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
The Panda / Reverse Panda
Nivada GrenchenThe Panda / Reverse Panda
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
The Panda / Reverse Panda38mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
The Panda / Reverse Panda48h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
The Panda / Reverse Panda100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
The Panda / Reverse Panda$4,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
16mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Acrylic
Dial Color
Steel
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Valjoux 23
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$4,900

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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.

Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda

Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda owners praise the watch's finishing and value, with the élaboré grade Sellita SW510-M movement running accurately at +1s/day. Some owners desire a larger case size, and opinions are split on the straight end links of the Forstner-manufactured Flat-Link bracelet, though the beads of rice bracelet is generally well-regarded. The manual wound movement offers approximately 63 hours of power reserve. Overall, owners rate Nivada Grenchen The Panda / Reverse Panda highly for its attractive design and finishing at its price point.

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