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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsGrand Seiko SBGA481

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
SBGA481
Grand SeikoSBGA481
MSRP $11,100

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
SBGA48144.5mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
SBGA48172h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
SBGA481200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
SBGA481$11,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
23mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9R65
Type
Quartz
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$11,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA481

Grand Seiko SBGA481 owners praise its light titanium case and sharp finishing, with one owner reporting it runs perfectly. Reviewers describe the SBGA481 as an unapologetically Grand Seiko creation with a unique hour hand and a "geeky, techy vibe" that some find daring. On balance, the consensus is that the Grand Seiko SBGA481 is a fun and daring watch that showcases the brand's distinctive design language.

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