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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsPagani Design PD-1816

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
PD-1816
Pagani DesignPD-1816
MSRP $115

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
PD-181640mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
PD-181640h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
PD-1816100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
PD-1816$115

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VK67

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$115

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1816

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1816 for its sapphire crystal and VK67 quartz movement, with some actively seeking this specific combination. One owner notes the jubilee bracelet as a positive feature. Conversely, some find the design's originality to be a weakness, with one commenter identifying it as a TinTin homage. On balance, owners value the Pagani Design PD-1816 for its specific movement and case combination, despite some reservations about its design originality.

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