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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsNorqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm

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The bottom line

Profile favors the Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm at 12.3mm thick versus 13.5mm on the Chrono Diver Series 1, so it slips under a cuff with less fuss.

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.

Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm

The Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm is lauded for its lightweight, shock-resistant 42mm Norteq composite case, contributing to a comfortable wear. Reviewers highlight its good legibility despite the skeletonized dial and its robust 200m water resistance, positioning it as a versatile sports watch. It is powered by a COSC-certified NB08S automatic movement with a 41-hour power reserve. Some find its price of €5,550 high for what they perceive as a whimsical design. Overall, reviewers praise the Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm for its innovative case construction and comfortable, legible design.

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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1
Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm
Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm
MSRP $6,158
Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm
NorqainWild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm
MSRP $6,158

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm41h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Wild ONE Skeleton JP 42mm$6,158

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Thickness
13.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
49.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Carbon
Finish
Brushed and polished
NORTEQ
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
NORQAIN NN08S
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Complications
None
Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$6,158

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