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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsSeestern S446 GMT

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
S446 GMT
SeesternS446 GMT
MSRP $299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
S446 GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
S446 GMT41hh
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
S446 GMT100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
S446 GMT$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Steel
Cream

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH34A GMT
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
40h
41hh
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$299

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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.

Seestern S446 GMT

Owners widely praise the Seestern S446 GMT for its stunning finishing and extreme value, with a sapphire crystal and adjustable clasp. The winding action is noted as buttery smooth, and the 39.5mm case size is considered very wearable. Some owners, however, flag the lume as a weak point and one owner found the bracelet clasp lacked sufficient micro-adjustment. The Seestern S446 GMT is considered an extreme value for the dollar. Overall, owners rate the Seestern S446 GMT highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition at its price point.

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