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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsDryden Chrono Diver Hometown

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Chrono Diver Hometown
DrydenChrono Diver Hometown
MSRP $349

At a glance

4 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Chrono Diver Hometown42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Chrono Diver Hometown40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Chrono Diver Hometown100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Chrono Diver Hometown$349

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Steel

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$349

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What people say

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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

Dryden Chrono Diver Hometown

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver for its fit, feel, and finishing, with many appreciating its vintage-inspired design and the value it offers at its price point. The Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement is frequently cited as a reliable and cost-effective choice. Some owners note that the chronograph pushers lack the tactile click of mechanical chronographs, and the 42mm case with a 49mm lug-to-lug may wear large on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Chrono Diver highly for its attractive design and excellent finishing at the price.

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