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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsPagani Design PD-1738

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
PD-1738
Pagani DesignPD-1738
MSRP $137
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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-1738

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1738 for its attractive appearance, with some calling it "very beautiful" and an "awesome gag." However, owners note the Pagani Design PD-1738 is too thick for a quartz watch, with multiple commenters stating it is significantly over 10mm. Some owners find it difficult to read and criticize it as "cheap and tacky." On balance, owners are split on the Pagani Design PD-1738, with opinions divided between its attractive appearance and its perceived thickness and legibility issues.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
PD-173842mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
PD-173840h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
PD-173850m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
PD-1738$137

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Skeleton
Thickness
13.5mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
27mm
Water Resistance
101m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$137
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