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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsHamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
American Classic Ardmore Quartz
HamiltonAmerican Classic Ardmore Quartz
MSRP $625

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
American Classic Ardmore Quartz19mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
American Classic Ardmore Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
American Classic Ardmore Quartz30m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
American Classic Ardmore Quartz$625

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
19mm
Thickness
13.5mm
6.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Silver

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
980.163

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$625

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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.

Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz

Owners widely appreciate the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz for its appealing rectangular design, particularly on smaller wrists. One owner loves the Registered Edition's design, noting minor wear from storage. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a loss of 10-11 seconds per week after service, while another notes a gain of about 10 seconds a week, both considered within acceptable limits for a non-chronometer certified watch. Overall, owners value the Hamilton American Classic Ardmore Quartz for its attractive design and suitability for smaller wrists.

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