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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsHamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono

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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 Seaview Auto Chrono

Owners report that after seven years of daily wear, the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono began gaining approximately 15 seconds per day, requiring a service. Post-service, accuracy improved to +/- 4 seconds per day, and a case replacement was included in a $220 plus tax service cost. One owner finds the Hamilton Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono attractive with its sapphire bezel, clean dial, and polished/brushed finishing. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and finishing, though one owner considers its retail price too high for a quartz model.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono44mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 2
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Jazzmaster Seaview Auto Chrono$2,045

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
13.5mm
14.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
0mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$2,045
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