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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S65
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$4,900

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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 SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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