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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsTudor 1926 36mm Automatic

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
1926 36mm Automatic
Tudor1926 36mm Automatic
MSRP $2,525

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
1926 36mm Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
1926 36mm Automatic38h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
1926 36mm Automatic100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
1926 36mm Automatic$2,525

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
13.5mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
15mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished
Water Resistance
101m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Silver

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
T601
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$2,525

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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.

Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic for its classy, simple aesthetics and excellent fit and finish. Its thin profile, noted at 9.5mm by one owner, makes it comfortable and suitable for wearing under shirt cuffs, while its versatility lends itself well to business-casual settings. The Sellita movement is reported to run accurately, with one owner observing +2 seconds per day. Some owners consider it an ideal first luxury watch or a personal grail. One owner expressed dissatisfaction with the white date wheel. Overall, owners rate the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic highly for its wearability and refined finishing at its price point.

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