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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsPraesidus A-5 UDT

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
A-5 UDT
PraesidusA-5 UDT
MSRP $645

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
A-5 UDT38mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
A-5 UDT40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
A-5 UDT200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
A-5 UDT$645

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$645

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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-5 UDT

The Praesidus A-5 UDT is noted for its historically inspired design, featuring an oversized crown cap and chain that pays homage to WW2 canteen watches. Reviewers highlight its functional dial with embossed, Super-LumiNova filled numerals and markers for legibility, alongside 200m water resistance and a 38mm brushed stainless steel case. Some owners find the 11.7mm thickness problematic, describing it as disproportionately tall. The watch's ana/digi functionality and connection to special operations forces are also praised. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Praesidus A-5 UDT for its unique historical design elements and functional dial.

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