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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Tangente
NOMOS GlashütteTangente
MSRP $2,620

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Tangente35mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Tangente53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Tangente50m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Tangente$2,620

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
35mm
Thickness
13.5mm
6.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
101m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
White
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 4001
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$2,620

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is celebrated as an industry classic with an award-winning, time-tested design that fits diverse environments. Reviewers highlight its slim 6.8mm thickness and 37.5mm case, housing a 52-hour power reserve hand-wound movement. However, its 30m water resistance limits suitability for beach activities, and the dual date complication is considered eccentric. On balance, reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its enduring design and wearability.

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