"Inspired by that classic fishing lure, the Heddon River Runt, the Finch Runtly has the charm to enhance the unrivaled joy of fishing; sharing the day with friends in the great outdoors."
“Designed for the day hiker and the extreme adventurist. The Cimarronis a lightweight all purpose knife capable of any task. Available in a variety of color options to match your gear and your personality.”
A classic and functional gift suitable for every day wear. All watches are assembled by us here in Kansas City using premium components.
Dryden Chrono Diver Series 1 (Over 15 Styles Available)
Dryden Pathfinder (Arctic Silver)
Leather / Rubber / Nylon Straps
Vintage flat bill that’s cut and sewn in Kansas City. The wool flannel may be a little warm for these soon to be summer days but it looks like they’ve just added some cotton options too.
Sandlot Vintage Flat Bill Kingdom & Electric Blue - $49
Established in 2013 by Brendan & Amanda O’Shaughnessy with the help of their Irish Setter, Flynn. They are landlocked dreamers from Kansas City—Port of the Plains.
"Cityscape Design offers original landscapes and skylines of metro areas, displayed on prints, drinkware, cards, apparel, tote bags, ornaments and woodcut designs."
Kansas City Street Car Print - $15
Kansas City Chiefs LIV Championship Print - $20
"We believe in making and owning (few) things that last, that fit seamlessly into your life, that work hard and look great. That’s why we take our time through the design and testing process so our products stand up to daily wear."
Handmade Leather Mouse Pad (Small) - $40
"With our carefully curated list of ingredients, we’re bringing new experiences to our community, one sip at a time. Our handcrafted blends and evocative flavors will enliven and inspire every moment. Lifted Spirits – driven by curiosity, designed by bartenders, and enjoyed by all."
Also check out their recipes section of the site for summer drink ideas.
"Elevate your favorite cocktail, drink, dish or dessert with premium, all natural infused syrup.Boozy brings the delicious, complex, flavorful experience of your favorite craft cocktail bar right to your own home. We make mixology easy."
This one is not strictly a Kansas City company (based in Durham KS) but their farmstead cheese have been some of our absolute favorites once we discovered them. They ship vacuum sealed with ice packs (best to order on Monday to avoid having your package potentially sit at the UPS warehouse over the weekend) but you can also buy them at the Local Pig.
Cottonwood River Cheddar - $9.06
Hand rolled and perfected for all occasions from private events to a relaxing Sunday on the golf course.
Dark Rocks - $7.95 / Creme Brulee White Chocolate - $7.95
Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon Chocolate Collection - $49.95
]]>Our new tropic rubber straps stay true to their vintage roots with diamond-shaped perforations, raised notched edges, and a waffle pattern underside. Made from soft medical grade FKM rubber in a more accommodating length (130mm x 80mm), it's perfect for both vintage and modern dive watches alike.
What is FKM rubber?
FKM or fluorocarbon rubber is a synthetic rubber originally developed by Du Pont. It offers a flexible alternative to natural rubber and is resistant to heat and oxidation.
What are the benefits of using FKM rubber straps?
More photos of the strap in action:
]]>Needless to say, 2020 has been a rough year all around. So for our founder’s birthday, we want to celebrate with you!
To kick things off, we are giving one lucky winner the experience of designing their own Build-To-Order Chrono Diver. If you missed our earlier announcement, we added the ability to mix and match dials and bezels as we continue to assemble watches in our Kansas City workshop.
Dryden Chrono Diver Build-To-Order Examples
There is no purchase required to enter, simply sign up for our email newsletter on our website. The drawing will take place on August 1st. The winner will be able to build a Chrono Diver of their choice including shipping expenses worldwide (import taxes are unfortunately not included for if the winner is outside of the US).
We'll also choose one fan on our Facebook and Instagram posts to receive a strap gift pack. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @DrydenWatchco to maximize your chances.
Finally, we’ve discounted our remaining stock of Gen 1 & Gen 2 Chrono Divers as well as our full collection of straps by 20% through the end of the month. Help us make room in our office as we prepare to launch the new Pathfinder automatic diver next month :).
Hey guys,
I can't believe it's been a year since we launched the Dryden brand and the Chrono Diver Collection. Thank you to everyone both here in Kansas City and world-wide for your support. We've gotten to talk to a lot of our customers and fellow watch enthusiasts during this time. Many have provided valuable feedback or product and feature requests. We appreciate your input and we'll continue to work hard to implement them.
Today we're introducing 3 new long-awaited additions to the Chrono Diver Collection (we're chosen to nickname v1.5). Let's walk through the updates and changes together.
Colors: The 3 new color variants are dark blue, dark green, and white. All of the dials feature a deep glossy finish that can appear much darker with changes in lighting. The subdials in contrast are textured with a sunburst finish.
Lumed Bezels: To improve visibility in low light conditions, we added a healthy filling of BGW9 in the blue and green bezels. The steel bezel received a new lumed triangle but retained the black numerals.
Dial Design: We had a lot of feedback regarding the busy appearance of the dial. We updated the design by removing the tachymeter and simplifying the subdials. The date window was also removed for better symmetry (which was another popular request).
Brushed Hands & Indices: Rather than polished or painted hands and indices, we opted for new brushed hands and matching indices for a modern look.
Straps: Lastly, we expanded the included strap options to allow for a more personalized selection with your purchase.
The watches will continue to be assembled in the US at our Kansas City workshop. The v1.5 are available for purchase starting today and order fulfillment will begin starting tomorrow based on availability. Each variant is limited to 50-75pc and we'll update our stock on a weekly basis as more are assembled.
We'll also try to post more frequent updates this year so keep an eye out for our upcoming projects.
- Jerry Wang (Founder)
After over a year in development, the Dryden Watch Company is proud to release its first collection for 2019: The Dryden Chrono Diver (DCD) series 1.
The Dryden Chrono Diver combines the functionality and precision of a traditional chronograph watch with the bold look and durability of a diver watch. Offered in 6 distinctive colors, it's easy to find one that fits your style.
As part of our launch, we are excited to offer a $20 discount on all of our watches and 50% off the retail price on all of our straps through February 28th. In addition, the first 100 orders will also receive a khaki colored "seatbelt" styled ballistic nylon strap free of charge. To qualify for the discount, use coupon code: THANKS20
Order fulfillment will begin February 11th.
Thank you for your business and we hope you enjoy the watch as much as we enjoyed creating it.
Sincerely,
The Dryden Team