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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsGrand Seiko SBGX359

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
SBGX35933mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
SBGX35940h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
SBGX359100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
SBGX359

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
33mm
Thickness
13.5mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
39.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
15mm
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F51

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349

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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 SBGX359

The Grand Seiko SBGX359 is lauded for its technically advanced 9F51 quartz movement, enabling a compact 33mm x 9.1mm stainless steel case and offering ±10 seconds per year accuracy. Reviewers highlight the refined finishing of its Snowflake dial and 100 meters of water resistance. However, it comes with a US$3,200 price tag, representing a $500 increase over prior 9F models. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGX359 for its compact dimensions and precise quartz movement at the specified price point.

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