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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsHamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz
HamiltonJazzmaster Chrono Quartz
MSRP $1,075

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz$1,075

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13.5mm
12.13mm
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

1 specs
Caliber
251.274

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$1,075

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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 Chrono Quartz

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz for its excellent value, with some enthusiasts appreciating its unique styling. However, the open-heart design is a point of contention; some find it cluttered and prone to collecting dirt, while others report difficulty reading the time with it, particularly as eyesight declines. One owner notes the movement is not exceptional. On balance, owners consider the Hamilton Jazzmaster Chrono Quartz a superb deal, with its value being the primary draw.

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