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Dryden · Chrono Diver

Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1

Chronograph

$349

Used market ≈ $115 · from 4 sold listings

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Case

Diameter
42mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-lug
49mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water resistance
101m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Dial colour
Steel

Movement

Type
Quartz
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
matte
Sub-dials
3
Bezel
rotating
Bracelet
rubber
Hands
baton

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02The community take

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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.

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