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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsPagani Design PD-1695

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1695

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1695 for its appealing blue dial and wearability, with some finding it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest due to its lug placement. The 300m water resistance is noted as a functional benefit. However, some owners find the lume to be weak. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1695 highly for its attractive dial and perceived value as a placeholder for more expensive timepieces.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
PD-169545mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 1
PD-169542h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
PD-1695300m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
PD-1695$145

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
13.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
0mm
Water Resistance
101m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Steel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$145
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