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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsSpinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Tesei Bronze Swiss
SpinnakerTesei Bronze Swiss
MSRP $850

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Tesei Bronze Swiss43mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Tesei Bronze Swiss40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Tesei Bronze Swiss300m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Tesei Bronze Swiss$850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
13.5mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
52mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
101m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$850

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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.

Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its incredible macro-level detail and sharp design, noting its bronze case, ceramic bezel, and wave dial. The inclusion of a Sellita SW200 Swiss movement is highlighted. One owner expressed a desire for a smaller 39-40mm variant, stating it would be their ultimate bronze diver if such a size were offered. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss highly for its detailed finishing and bronze diver aesthetic.

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