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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsGrand Seiko SBGD228

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
SBGD22844.5mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
SBGD228192h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
SBGD228100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
SBGD228$273,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
44.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
52mm
Lug Width
22mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
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
9R01
Type
Quartz
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$273,000

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGD228

The Grand Seiko SBGD228 is a limited edition luxury watch featuring a rose gold case, a red mother-of-pearl dial with garnets and diamonds, and the 8-day Spring Drive Caliber 9R01, noted for its accuracy of ±10 seconds per month. Owners are divided on its aesthetic, with some finding it stunning and elegant, while others consider it too "bling" and gaudy, though all acknowledge it is eye-catching. On balance, owners and reviewers acknowledge the Grand Seiko SBGD228's striking and opulent design, supported by its exclusive movement and luxurious materials.

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