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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsHamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,845

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$1,845

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13.5mm
14.83mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-31
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$1,845

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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 Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono for its excellent value, blend of classy and sporty design, and detailed dial with applied markers. The watch is noted for its impressive accuracy, with figures ranging from +0.5 to +3 seconds per day. Its 42mm case is described as a classic size with a mix of polished and brushed finishes, and the reverse panda dial is a particular highlight for some. However, the lume is consistently criticized as fading quickly and being underwhelming, and the internal bezel's functionality is found to be cumbersome. One owner found the watch too formal for their needs, while another noted the square case can wear larger than some alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono highly for its exceptional value and attractive, accurate timekeeping.

From video reviewers

The watch features a quality automatic chronograph movement. The date setting mechanism, requiring a specialized pusher tool, is a notable drawback. Reviewers disagreed on whether the watch competes effectively with luxury alternatives at its price point.

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