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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsZelos Artemis

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Artemis
ZelosArtemis
MSRP $1,899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Artemis40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Artemis40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Artemis50m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
101m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Titanium

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$1,899

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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.

Zelos Artemis

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

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