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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsTudor Pelagos Ultra

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Pelagos Ultra
TudorPelagos Ultra
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Pelagos Ultra40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Pelagos Ultra65h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Pelagos Ultra1,000m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Pelagos Ultra$6,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Water Resistance
101m
1000m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Steel
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
MT5612-U
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
65h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$6,900

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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.

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is praised for its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified Calibre MT5612-U movement, and fully lumed dial and bezel. Reviewers highlight its titanium case and self-adjusting clasp as key features. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is slightly larger at 43mm than some other models in the line but wears comfortably. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos Ultra highly for its technical specifications and comfortable wearability as a flagship dive watch.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra's all-titanium construction provides a lightweight and durable case. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the helium release valve is a notable feature or a drawback for a more streamlined design.

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