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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsZelos Eagle 2

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Eagle 2
ZelosEagle 2
MSRP $899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Eagle 239mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Eagle 240h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Eagle 2100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Eagle 2$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$899

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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.

Zelos Eagle 2

Owners widely praise the Zelos Eagle 2's unique meteorite dial and titanium case, with one owner describing it as a "work of art" featuring a fully lumed dial and a scratch-resistant 1,200 Vickers hardness-coated case. The LaJoux Perret G100Soigne movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Some owners, however, find the dial layout "ugly" and the font thick, while others note minor QC issues like misaligned markers. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Eagle 2 highly for its distinctive meteorite dial and titanium construction at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact size is a notable strength, with a 39mm diameter case and 11mm thickness making it suitable for a pilot's watch. A potential weakness is the lug-to-lug fit, which may be too large for smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the bezel, with one reviewer highlighting the Cerakote finish as a standout feature, while another mentions the watch's bezel in passing without comment.

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