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Astor + Banks ChronovsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
Chrono$575
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
44mm
42mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
PVD Vintage

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$450

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

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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