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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsLorca MODEL No.1 GMT

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
MODEL No.1 GMT
LorcaMODEL No.1 GMT
MSRP $1,875
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.

Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
101m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
C125
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$1,875
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