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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsLorier Hyperion SII Skyward

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Hyperion SII Skyward
LorierHyperion SII Skyward
MSRP $599

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Hyperion SII Skyward39mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Hyperion SII Skyward40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Hyperion SII Skyward200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Hyperion SII Skyward$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Skyward

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$599

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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.

Lorier Hyperion SII Skyward

Owners widely praise the Lorier Hyperion SII Skyward for its comfortable, thin, and light wearability, with one owner noting a perfect case width and another highlighting its 10.7mm thickness. The bi-directional GMT bezel is described as decent for its price, and the movement is considered fine and accurate, making it a low-key travel watch. The bracelet is also noted as well-made and finished for the price. On balance, owners rate the Lorier Hyperion SII Skyward highly for its comfortable wearability and value as a mechanical GMT.

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