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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsPagani Design PD-1811

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
PD-1811
Pagani DesignPD-1811
MSRP $115

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
PD-181144mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
PD-181140h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
PD-1811100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
PD-1811$115

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
VK64

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$115

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1811

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1811 for its affordable chronograph functionality and attractive design, with some appreciating its casual utility and rotating bezel. One owner notes the seconds hand's behavior with the VK64 movement can appear to pause when not in chronograph mode. Opinions are divided on the dial's busyness. Overall, owners value the Pagani Design PD-1811 for its accessible chronograph features and appealing aesthetic at its price point.

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