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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
38mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
101m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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