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Oak & Oscar The AshlandvsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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The Ashland
Oak & OscarThe Ashland
MSRP $1,850
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
The Ashland39.5mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
The Ashland42 hoursh
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
The Ashland200m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
The Ashland$1,850
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
39.5mm
42mm
Thickness
12.4mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.8mm
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
101m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Double-domed
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Green
PVD Vintage
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892A2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
21
25
Complications
GMT, Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,850
$450

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What people say

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Oak & Oscar The Ashland

Owners widely appreciate Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its handsome design, symmetrical dial layout, and good timekeeping, with one owner reporting -4 seconds per day. Some pre-owned examples show minor marks on the lugs, bezel, and case, along with strap wear, consistent with normal use. On balance, owners value Oak & Oscar The Ashland for its attractive design and reliable performance.

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.

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