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Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1vsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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Chrono Diver Series 1
DrydenChrono Diver Series 1
MSRP $349
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Series 142mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Series 140h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Series 1101m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Series 1$349
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
101m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Steel
Ti Damascus LE

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Quartz
Manual

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$1,999

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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 Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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