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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsOrient Esteem II

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Esteem II
OrientEsteem II
MSRP $285

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Esteem II41mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Esteem II40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Esteem II50m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Esteem II$285

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
FT622
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$285

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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.

Orient Esteem II

Owners widely praise the Orient Esteem II for its surprising quality relative to its price point, with many finding it a beautiful and nice-looking watch. One owner specifically highlights its lightweight feel, good performance, and decent price, though notes the dial is silver, not white as anticipated. Overall, owners rate the Orient Esteem II highly for its impressive value and attractive aesthetics.

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