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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsPagani Design PD-1738

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
PD-1738
Pagani DesignPD-1738
MSRP $137
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.

Pagani Design PD-1738

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1738 for its attractive appearance, with some calling it "very beautiful" and an "awesome gag." However, owners note the Pagani Design PD-1738 is too thick for a quartz watch, with multiple commenters stating it is significantly over 10mm. Some owners find it difficult to read and criticize it as "cheap and tacky." On balance, owners are split on the Pagani Design PD-1738, with opinions divided between its attractive appearance and its perceived thickness and legibility issues.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
PD-173842mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
PD-173840h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
PD-173850m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
PD-1738$137

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Skeleton
Thickness
13.5mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
27mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$137
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