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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsLongines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $3,650

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH30m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH$3,650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
14.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
101m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
L688.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$3,650

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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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH for its excellent fit and finish and classically styled, vintage theme. The 40mm model's dial is described as mesmerizing and legible, balancing class and complexity. One owner highlights the column-wheel chronograph and crown-set moonphase as exceptional for its price point, which was noted around $1700 USD. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting +8 seconds per day, while another found the case finishing somewhat homogenous. The watch features a triple date complication and has a water resistance of 3 bar. On balance, owners rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH highly for its value and refined aesthetics, particularly the chronograph and moonphase complications.

From video reviewers

The watch's elegant design, featuring an anthracite dial with gold Roman numerals and complications like the moonphase and chronograph, is a shared strength. The brown leather strap is noted as a matter of personal preference.

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