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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Thickness
12.6mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Weathered
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
101m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
PVD Vintage
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$450

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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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