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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsNodus Sector II Sport

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Sector II Sport
NodusSector II Sport
MSRP $525

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Sector II Sport38mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Sector II Sport41h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Sector II Sport100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Sector II Sport$525

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Glossy
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
TMI NH38 (no-date)
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$525

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Nodus Sector II Sport

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability, unique three-level sector dial with applied indices, and thin case. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting plus 4 seconds per day. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. The use of an NH38 movement in a watch priced over $500 is also noted. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial design.

From video reviewers

The crisp, clean dial and robust build quality are consistently praised. The lume on-wrist and water resistance are noted as strengths. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition of the Atlantis Edition due to its scarcity.

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