Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsTissot Supersport Chrono

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 at true scale

Chrono Diver Series 1

Tissot Supersport Chrono at true scale

Supersport Chrono

Diameter

42mm

45.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

n/a

Thickness

13.5mm

11.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

101m

highest

100m

MSRP

$349

lowest

$575

Movement

Quartz

13.25'

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
45.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11.92mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
n/a
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Blue
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
n/a
13.25'

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$575
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1

The Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 is a 42mm mechaquartz chronograph with a sapphire crystal and 100m water resistance. Owners note that the chronograph hand may not reset perfectly to zero, a characteristic of the VK63 movement. The case features polished chamfers on the upper lugs, and the watch utilizes Swiss Superluminova BGW9. It has been listed for sale at prices ranging from $150 to $255 and includes two straps. Overall, owners appreciate the Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 for its classic design and value, despite the common VK63 chronograph reset quirk.

From video reviewers

The Seiko VK63 mechaquartz movement is a shared strength, noted for its instant reset and sweeping chronograph hand. The bezel action and water resistance were considered standard for the price point.

Tissot Supersport Chrono

Owners widely praise the Tissot Supersport Chrono for its visually appealing dial, handset, and case shape, with many noting its excellent lume and overall build quality for the price. Some owners find the 45.5mm size wears well, even on smaller wrists, and appreciate the value Tissot offers. However, several owners express concern about the watch's large diameter and weight, suggesting it may be too big for wrists under 7 inches. A few owners also report issues with subdial hand misalignment or the chronograph second hand moving when stationary, though Tissot considers some misalignment within tolerance. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Supersport Chrono highly for its attractive design and value, with the primary caveat being its substantial size.

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