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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsMarloe Watch Company Solent Timer

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Solent Timer
Marloe Watch CompanySolent Timer
MSRP $507

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Solent Timer42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Solent Timer40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Solent Timer100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Solent Timer$507

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Thickness
13.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
Lume
None
Natulite

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$507

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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.

Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer for its beautiful design and perceived quality, with excellent packaging noted as a positive. One owner reports the included strap may be too large for wrists under 7 inches. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting their GMT runs a tad fast. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer highly for its aesthetic appeal and quality feel.

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