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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsSchofield Obscura

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Obscura
SchofieldObscura
MSRP $12,139

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Obscura44mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Obscura57h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Obscura200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Obscura$12,139

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
13.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
52.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Damascus Steel
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
Dark Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Unitas 6498-2
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
57h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$12,139

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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.

Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

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