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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $725

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER39mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45.5mm
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
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
V192

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$725

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's gorgeous, unique red dial and vintage-inspired design, finding it a sturdy and reliable everyday watch. Some owners, however, question the value proposition at around $700 for a solar quartz model, citing its 13-15mm thickness and the 24-hour subdial as drawbacks. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +1/+2 seconds per day, while another notes the V192 solar movement offers a six-month power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER a capable and versatile chronograph, with its striking dial and everyday wearability being the most frequently cited strengths.

From video reviewers

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER's solar movement provides reliable power without battery replacements and accurate timekeeping, with a claimed accuracy of ±15 seconds per month. A notable trade-off is the watch's slightly thicker profile and somewhat lacking lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the bezel action is smooth and clicky, with one reviewer praising it and the other not mentioning it.

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