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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsMarloe Watch Company Sceptre S2

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Sceptre S2
Marloe Watch CompanySceptre S2
MSRP $507

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Sceptre S242mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Sceptre S242h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Sceptre S2200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Sceptre S2$507

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
13.5mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$507

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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.

Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2's unique design, with particular admiration for its face, bezel, and distinctive orange chapter ring with "+" hour markers. The bracelet's finish and micro-adjustments are noted as well-executed, contributing to a solid feel and versatility for daily wear. However, some enthusiasts find the 42mm diameter wears large due to the expansive dial and thin bezel. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Sceptre S2 highly for its striking aesthetics and solid build at its price point.

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