Which is cheaper, the Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 or the Svalbard Aurora?

At MSRP the Svalbard Aurora is the cheaper of the two at $150, against $349 for the Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 — a $199 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 or the Svalbard Aurora?

The Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 wears larger at 42mm versus 40.5mm for the Svalbard Aurora — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 or the Svalbard Aurora?

The Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 is rated to 101m versus 50m for the Svalbard Aurora.

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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsSvalbard Aurora

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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1

MSRP $349

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MSRP $150

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chrono Diver Series 142mm

Aurora40.5mm

Power Reserve

Chrono Diver Series 1—

Aurora—

Water Resistance

Chrono Diver Series 1101m

Aurora50m

MSRP

Chrono Diver Series 1$349

Aurora$150

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Steel

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

Ronda 515

Power Reserve

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$349

$150

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