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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
SBGH26330m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Water Resistance
101m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S85
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$6,200

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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 SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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