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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsBaltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
HMS 002 - Gold PVD
BalticHMS 002 - Gold PVD
MSRP $416

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Gold PVD - Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$416

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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.

Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

One owner reported poor quality with a plastic-like crystal, audible rattling, and significant timekeeping issues within 24 hours, deeming the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD overpriced. Another commenter felt the design needed upgrades to its movement and crystal, noting a cheap feel to the dial's textured section. On balance, the consensus among the limited owner feedback is that the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD has significant quality concerns for its price point.

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