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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsCincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Guild Mechanical Steel
Cincinnati Watch CompanyGuild Mechanical Steel
MSRP $650
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel

The Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel is praised for its sharp, vintage-inspired dial with ornate Breguet numerals and textured center, and its comfortable, solid-link bracelet. Owners widely report good legibility and a classy design. Some find its 10mm thickness too much for a dressy manual wind watch, and the acrylic crystal and quartz movement are noted as compromises for the price, with one owner stating they would not pay more than $150 for a watch with these features. On balance, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Steel highly for its beautiful dial and vintage design at a budget price point.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Guild Mechanical Steel36mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Guild Mechanical Steel45h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Guild Mechanical Steel30m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Guild Mechanical Steel$650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
13.5mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
0mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
101m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Multiple
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
45h
Jewels
25
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$650
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