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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsSeiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition is praised for its well-executed movie homage, featuring a striking silver-to-blue gradient dial with a hidden shark design and the "JAWS" logo. Owners note the special case back marked with the Orca boat and shark fin, and the inclusion of a special box. The watch is considered a fun summer piece, with a comfortable blue silicone strap, despite its 45mm dimensions. The 4R36 automatic movement is noted to have a 41-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between +45 and -35 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition for its unique Jaws-themed dial and commemorative details.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition45mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition41h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Prospex Sea JAWS 50th Anniversary Limited Edition$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R36
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$795
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