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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsSternglas Marus

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Marus
SternglasMarus
MSRP $485

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Marus42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Marus42h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Marus200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Marus$485

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
13.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
53.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Lume
None
Luminova grün

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$485

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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.

Sternglas Marus

The Sternglas Marus is widely praised for its well-built, heavy feel and excellent bezel action, considered the best in its price range. Despite its 42mm diameter and 52mm lug-to-lug, owners report it fits surprisingly well on slim wrists. A reviewer notes the short seconds hand as a drawback, but highlights the watch as a fun, affordable starting point for a collection, featuring a vibrant Pepsi bezel and an anthracite dial that shifts in appearance, powered by a Miyota 8215 movement for €399. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Marus highly for its robust build and superior bezel at its price point.

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