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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsFortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Flieger F-39 Werk 7
FortisFlieger F-39 Werk 7
MSRP $4,510

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Flieger F-39 Werk 739mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Flieger F-39 Werk 738h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Flieger F-39 Werk 7200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Flieger F-39 Werk 7$4,510

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Werk 7 (Manufacture)
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$4,510

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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.

Fortis Flieger F-39 Werk 7

The Fortis Flieger is widely praised for its superb readability, robust build quality, and phenomenal fit and finish, with reviewers noting the practical Type-A dial and utilitarian design. The F-39 models are noted to wear large due to their lug-to-lug distance, and the UW-30 movement offers a 38-hour power reserve, while other variants feature a 70-hour power reserve. On balance, reviewers highlight the Fortis Flieger's modern, stylish take on pilot's watches, balancing legibility with unique aesthetics.

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