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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsGrand Seiko SLGW007

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
SLGW007
Grand SeikoSLGW007
MSRP $10,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
SLGW00738.6mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
SLGW00780h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
SLGW00730m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
SLGW007$10,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38.6mm
Thickness
13.5mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
101m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9SA4
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$10,000

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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 SLGW007

Grand Seiko SLGW007 owners and reviewers praise its compact 38.6mm x 9.95mm Evolution 9 case and the textured "Moonlit Birch" dial, described as moody, elegant, and captivating. The technically credible 9SA4 hand-wound movement with an 80-hour power reserve is also highlighted. Its 30m water resistance and lack of lume are noted as appropriate for a dress watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW007 highly for its refined case, captivating dial, and updated movement.

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