Side by side

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsCIGA Design EDGE

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
EDGE
CIGA DesignEDGE
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
EDGE40.8mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
EDGE40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
EDGE30m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
EDGE$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Skeleton
Diameter
42mm
40.8mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$299

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 vs CIGA Design EDGE gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

CIGA Design EDGE

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE for its stunning, design-forward skeletonized looks and surprisingly light wearability, with one owner noting it as a conversation starter. The finishing is also highlighted as a strong point, alongside its attractive book-style packaging. Concerns exist regarding the robustness and longevity of the Sea-Gull movement, with quality noted as potentially irregular. The included strap may be too small for some wrists, requiring aftermarket solutions. Overall, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE highly for its unique aesthetic and value, especially when purchased at a sale price.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.