Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 42mm Chronograph - Steel BluevsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 42mm Chronograph - Steel Blue at true scale

Chrono Diver Gen 2 42mm Chronograph - Steel Blue

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 at true scale

Chrono Diver Gen 2

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

49mm

Thickness

n/a

13.5mm

Water Resistance

100m

101m

highest

MSRP

$450

lowest

$475

Movement

Seiko VK63

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Thickness
n/a
13.5mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
101m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
PVD Vintage

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK63
n/a
Type
Meca-Quartz
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$475
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 42mm Chronograph - Steel Blue

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 42mm Chronograph - Steel Blue for its vintage-inspired design, solid feel, and impressive fit, feel, and finish for its $450 price point, with many appreciating the reliable Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement. Some owners note the 42mm case and 49mm lug-to-lug distance may be large for smaller wrists, and one owner observed a slight misalignment of the running seconds hand. On balance, the consensus is that owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 42mm Chronograph - Steel Blue highly for its excellent value and build quality at the price.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating the PVD finish. Reviewers note its vintage-inspired design, improved lume, and solid bezel action. The 42mm case and 49mm lug-to-lug measurement are considered by some to be large for smaller wrists. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its impressive value and refined features at its price point.

From video reviewers

The fully lumed steel bezel insert is a significant strength. The bracelet is a notable upgrade from the previous generation. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.