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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $1,800

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic36mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$1,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
13.5mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
101m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$1,800

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is lauded for its utilitarian, no-nonsense design, exceptional tritium lume for visibility, and comfortable 41mm wearability. Reviewers highlight its robust build, meeting ISO 6425 dive watch standards and approved for military use, demonstrating durability during demanding activities. One reviewer notes the stock rubber strap requires modification for a proper fit. Overall, reviewers rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its focus on utility and ruggedness at its price point.

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