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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsHamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Performer Autochrono
MSRP $2,645
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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono for its versatile design, clean no-date dial, and comfortable wearability. Reviewers note the 42mm model features dauphine hands and a tachymeter bezel, powered by the H-31 automatic chronograph movement with a 60-hour power reserve. Some owners report an 80-hour power reserve and find the watch a beautiful choice for daily wear, while others express concerns about the price point and the durability of the black bezel. Accuracy averages just over 2 seconds per day, though one owner experienced an internal issue requiring service. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono for its attractive styling and daily wearability, despite some reservations regarding its price and bezel durability.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono60h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Jazzmaster Performer Autochrono$2,645

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13.5mm
15.22mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-31
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$2,645
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