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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsVario Futurist

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Futurist100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$648

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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