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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsMr Jones Watches M1

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
M1
Mr Jones WatchesM1
MSRP $195

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
M1
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
M140h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
M1
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
M1$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
42mm
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
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 M1

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches M1 for its unique, artistic design and consider it a fun, well-made conversation starter. Some owners find the time-reading challenging. One owner reported disappointment with the black stainless steel strap, but noted an 18mm leather strap fit well. Overall, owners appreciate the Mr Jones Watches M1 for its distinctive artistic appeal, though some find it difficult to read the time and consider the price high.

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