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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsPagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
PD-1788 GMT NH34
Pagani DesignPD-1788 GMT NH34
MSRP $196
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-1788 GMT NH34

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34 for its good size and attractive design, with some noting it appears to be a quality step up for the brand. However, opinions are split on its value and aesthetic execution; some owners love it and find it cool, while others consider it a poor copy, too expensive, and note issues like faded dial print and a bracelet that looks bad on certain variants. One owner found their unit arrived DOA, and another suggests regulating the NH34 movement for reliability. Overall, owners are divided on the Pagani Design PD-1788 GMT NH34, with strong opinions ranging from love for its design and perceived quality to criticism of its execution and price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
PD-1788 GMT NH3440mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
PD-1788 GMT NH3442h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
PD-1788 GMT NH34100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
PD-1788 GMT NH34$196

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
NH34
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$196
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