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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsTissot Chrono L

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Chrono L
TissotChrono L
MSRP $475

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Chrono L42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Chrono L40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Chrono L100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Chrono L$475

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13.5mm
10.97mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
42mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Blue
Indices
Applied
Arabic
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$475

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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.

Tissot Chrono L

Owners widely praise the Tissot Chrono L's attractive, expensive-looking design and vintage style, with some regretting its discontinuation. However, several owners report issues with misaligned subdials and date windows, and one noted the chronograph second hand moved when stationary. Visibility in bright daylight is a drawback due to a shiny dial and reflective hands, and the signed buckle logo is a decal that easily rubs off. Some owners find the Tissot Chrono XL variants too large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners appreciate the Tissot Chrono L's aesthetic appeal and vintage charm, despite some concerns regarding dial alignment and legibility.

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