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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsVenezianico Nereide Bronzo 39

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Nereide Bronzo 39
VenezianicoNereide Bronzo 39
MSRP $925

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Nereide Bronzo 3939mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Nereide Bronzo 3940h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Nereide Bronzo 39200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Nereide Bronzo 39$925

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10.65mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$925

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39 for its harmonious 39mm sizing and 45.5mm lug-to-lug, noting it wears well on a 17cm wrist and appears smaller in photos than in reality. The watch is highlighted as an eye-catching diver under $1000, featuring high-quality marine bronze that patinas gracefully, a thin and versatile case, a reliable Miyota movement, excellent quality control, and 200M water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide Bronzo 39 highly for its excellent sizing and quality marine bronze at its price point.

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