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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsMr Jones Watches The Promise of Happiness

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
The Promise of Happiness
Mr Jones WatchesThe Promise of Happiness
MSRP $275

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
The Promise of Happiness
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
The Promise of Happiness40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
The Promise of Happiness
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
The Promise of Happiness$275

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
$275

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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 The Promise of Happiness

Mr Jones Watches The Promise of Happiness is praised for its unique, multilayered design featuring a jumping-hour complication and a painted tiger with scrolling minutes. The 37mm polished case with distinctive lugs is noted as comfortable for smaller wrists, though the 15mm thickness is considered substantial. Owners highlight its distinctiveness within the brand's lineup, fulfilling a desire for a jump-hour complication. Overall, owners rate Mr Jones Watches The Promise of Happiness highly for its unique jumping-hour complication and distinctive design.

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