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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsPagani Design PD-YS031

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
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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-YS031

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-YS031 as a "smashing" and "gorgeous" watch, though some find its 51.4mm lug-to-lug measurement too large. One owner suggests a quartz movement and a thinner profile would improve it. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-YS031 highly for its aesthetic appeal.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
PD-YS03141mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
PD-YS03140h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
PD-YS031100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
PD-YS031$213

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$213
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