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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsHamilton Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique
HamiltonKhaki Field Pioneer Automatique
MSRP $895
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 Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique

Owners widely report the bracelet quality is a notable drawback for the price, and some find the dial basic and lacking legibility due to the absence of AR coating. However, the Hamilton Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique is praised for its accurate movement featuring an 80-hour power reserve, and its lug-to-lug dimension is noted as near-perfect for smaller wrists. The inclusion of a 24-hour scale is appreciated. Overall, owners find the Hamilton Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique to be just okay for its asking price new, with the movement's performance being a key positive aspect.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique80h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Khaki Field Pioneer Automatique$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Thickness
13.5mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Beige

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$895
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