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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsPraesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
101m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Brown

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ameriquartz USA

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$215

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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.

Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

Owners praise the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz as a sturdy, versatile tool watch at $215 USD, noting its precise Ameriquartz movement. However, some owners report unpolished lugs, random timekeeping errors ranging from 5-15 minutes off, premature battery death, and difficulties with battery replacements and customer service. The canvas strap is also noted as being very long, and the crystal is sapphire-coated K1 mineral. On balance, owners find the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz a capable daily beater despite these specific concerns.

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