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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsSternglas Merion

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Merion200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.5mm
14mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko TMI NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$701

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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 Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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