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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsMr Jones Watches Daydreamer

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Daydreamer
Mr Jones WatchesDaydreamer
MSRP $225

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Daydreamer
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Daydreamer40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Daydreamer
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Daydreamer$225

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
42mm
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
Limited edition (300 pieces)

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$225

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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 Daydreamer

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches Daydreamer for its super colorful, whimsical, and fun design, with one owner finding it a lighthearted and retro addition to their collection. However, multiple owners have noted that the central seconds indicator sometimes stops ticking, with one owner confirming this as a defect and expressing hope for warranty service. On balance, owners appreciate the unique aesthetic of the Mr Jones Watches Daydreamer, despite some concerns regarding the reliability of its central seconds indicator.

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