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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsRZE Urbanist

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Steel
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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