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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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