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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsSternglas Taiga GMT

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Taiga GMT
SternglasTaiga GMT
MSRP $237

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Taiga GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Taiga GMT
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Taiga GMT100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Taiga GMT$237

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Thickness
13.5mm
7.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
52mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 505.24H
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$237

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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.

Sternglas Taiga GMT

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its finishing and value, highlighting the yellow GMT hand as a distinctive touch. However, some find the GMT markers lack legibility, and the original NATO strap is considered poorly made. The 42mm case and 52mm lug-to-lug measurement are points of contention, with some finding it too large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners appreciate the Sternglas Taiga GMT for its attractive finishing and price point, though legibility of the GMT function and case dimensions are noted as areas for improvement.

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