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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsPraesidus Arctic Field

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Arctic Field34mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Arctic Field40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Arctic Field50m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Arctic Field$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Thickness
13.5mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Gray

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$195

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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.

Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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