Which is cheaper, the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 or the Helicon Professional Chronograph?

At MSRP the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 is the cheaper of the two at $450, against $550 for the Helicon Professional Chronograph — a $100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 or the Helicon Professional Chronograph?

The Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Helicon Professional Chronograph — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 or the Helicon Professional Chronograph?

The Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 is rated to 101m versus 100m for the Helicon Professional Chronograph.

What movement does the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 run compared to the Helicon Professional Chronograph?

The Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 runs a quartz caliber, while the Helicon Professional Chronograph runs a meca-quartz.

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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsHelicon Professional Chronograph

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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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MSRP $450

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Helicon Professional Chronograph

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MSRP $550

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Chrono Diver Gen 242mm

Professional Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

Chrono Diver Gen 240h

Professional Chronograph—

Water Resistance

Chrono Diver Gen 2101m

Professional Chronograph100m

MSRP

Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Professional Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

PVD Vintage

Graphene Grey

Movement

1 specs

Power Reserve

40h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$450

$550

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