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

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
40mm

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$750

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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: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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