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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsOrient AA08 Diver Watch

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
AA08 Diver Watch
OrientAA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $390

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
AA08 Diver Watch$390

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41.8mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46.8mm
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Grey

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
F6922
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$390

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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.

Orient AA08 Diver Watch

Owners view the Orient AA08 Diver Watch as a capable weekend and vacation timepiece, with confidence in its availability through gray market sellers. The watch is noted for its pleasing wrist presence. On balance, owners find the Orient AA08 Diver Watch to be a satisfying choice for casual wear.

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