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CIGA Design BLUE PLANETvsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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BLUE PLANET
CIGA DesignBLUE PLANET
MSRP $999
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
BLUE PLANET
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
BLUE PLANET
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
BLUE PLANET30m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
BLUE PLANET$999
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$999
$450

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What people say

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CIGA Design BLUE PLANET

The CIGA Design BLUE PLANET is widely praised for its unique visual impact and aesthetic, particularly its 3D rotating globe dial with raised topography. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the high aesthetics and unique time-telling mechanism. However, legibility is a recurring concern, with multiple sources noting difficulty distinguishing familiar continents and small, unclear markers. The 46mm case, while lugless and surprisingly wearable for some due to its short lug-to-lug distance, is described as top-heavy and having substantial heft, especially in stainless steel. The automatic movement offers a 40-hour power reserve and an accuracy range of +30/-15 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design BLUE PLANET for its striking, unique dial design and aesthetic appeal, despite significant legibility challenges.

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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