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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsPagani Design PD-YS029

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
PD-YS029
Pagani DesignPD-YS029
MSRP $171

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
PD-YS02942mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
PD-YS02940h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
PD-YS029100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
PD-YS029$171

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
26.2mm
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$171

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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-YS029

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-YS029's attractive design and bracelet. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as too large, particularly with the integrated bracelet, and some owners dislike the prominent dial text. Some owners also express a desire for AR coating on the crystal. On balance, owners value the Pagani Design PD-YS029 for its aesthetics and bracelet, but the 42mm sizing presents a significant drawback for many.

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