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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsGrand Seiko SBGP015

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
SBGP015
Grand SeikoSBGP015
MSRP $3,800

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
SBGP01540mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
SBGP01540h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
SBGP015200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
SBGP015$3,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$3,800

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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 SBGP015

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGP015 for its stupendous, substantial, and classy versatility, with reviewers noting the dial print is exceptionally sharp, casting shadows under light. The Grand Seiko 9F85 quartz movement is lauded for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner purchasing it as a grab-and-go option. The watch is listed for £1900. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGP015 highly for its sharp dial print and the accuracy of its 9F85 quartz movement.

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