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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsFormex Essence ThirtyNine

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Essence ThirtyNine
FormexEssence ThirtyNine
MSRP $2,390

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Essence ThirtyNine39mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Essence ThirtyNine41h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Essence ThirtyNine100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Essence ThirtyNine$2,390

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Space Ghost
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$2,390

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What people say

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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.

Formex Essence ThirtyNine

The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is praised for its impressive build quality and value, featuring a patented case suspension system for comfort and protection. It houses a COSC-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve and a tool-free strap quick-release system. A minor inconvenience noted is the specific closing order of the clasp. On balance, reviewers rate the Formex Essence ThirtyNine highly for its comfortable wearability and excellent value at its price point.

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