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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Standard

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$195

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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