If you know me, you probably know that some of my personal interests are pocket knives, pens, and watches. These are all areas that I find enjoyable, and I try to gather a few of the ones I like into my collection.
Watches are a relatively recent fascination for me. I have held an interest in knives and pens for several years, but wrist watches have come along more recently, just in the last three or four years really.
It started off with a couple of nicer Timex pieces, and then I found a small group of watch aficionados who took me in and taught me the ropes. That led to an interest in Seiko watches, and a few other nicer brands. (Rolex and Omega are on that list, but I suspect I’ll never own one. They’re too expensive for me. I’ll have to admire them from afar.)
My Seiko Turtle has been my go to watch for a while, being a part of my EDC. I have a couple of other dressier watches, but wear the Seiko most of the time.
Until recently…
One of the guys in the watch group I’m in started a new company called Dryden Watch Co. I was immediately hooked. I picked up one from his first run, and it makes it’s way onto my wrist more often than any other watch I own. In fact, as soon as I am able to, I plan on adding another variant or two to my collection, eventually. That’s how nice these are.
The Dryden is a chronograph diver, merging the precision of a classic chronograph with the durability of a diver. The look is bold and classy, and draws comments almost every time I wear it. It has a Seiko VK63 Mechaquartz movement inside it, creating a smooth sweep of the second hand and keeping near perfect time.
I’m really impressed with this watch. It has become my favorite time piece, hands down.
The watch in the photo is mine. I love the way it looks on the natural leather strap. As you can see, I managed to capture a nice fingerprint in the photo. For a few nicer views of Dryden watches, check out the website or their Instagram account.
And finally, by way of a disclaimer, I have not been solicited to write a review of this watch. I simply love it, and want you to have a chance to check this company out. If you enjoy watches, you might enjoy these. I encourage you to go check them out.
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