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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsFortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Marinemaster M-44 DLC
FortisMarinemaster M-44 DLC
MSRP $5,450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Marinemaster M-44 DLC44mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Marinemaster M-44 DLC38h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Marinemaster M-44 DLC300m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Marinemaster M-44 DLC$5,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
13.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel (DLC)
Water Resistance
101m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW220-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$5,450

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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 Marinemaster M-44 DLC

The Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC is widely praised for its robust COSC-certified Kenissi Werk 11 movement, offering a 70-hour power reserve, and its stealthy, scratch-resistant Dianoir DLC coating. Owners find it comfortable to wear despite its 44mm size, with one owner considering it a standout piece. Some reviewers note a subtle difference in the color tone of the DLC coating on the crown and bezel lock between variants. Overall, owners and reviewers regard the Fortis Marinemaster M-44 DLC highly for its durable construction and reliable, high-spec movement.

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