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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsLorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH
LorcaMODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $2,750

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH37mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH510m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH$2,750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
101m
510m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW510
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$2,750

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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.

Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH

The Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH is praised for its well-made construction and vintage-inspired aesthetic, featuring a 37mm case, a balanced three-register dial, and a quality bracelet and clasp suitable for daily wear. It includes a manual-wind Sellita SW510M movement with a 63-hour power reserve and offers 100 meters of water resistance in a thin package. Reviewers note a unique grooved bi-directional bezel, which is described as an atypical but potentially divisive choice for a chronograph. On balance, reviewers find the Lorca MODEL No.2 CHRONOGRAPH to be a well-made watch that successfully blends vintage charm with contemporary design.

From video reviewers

The Lorca Model No.2 Chronograph features a notable guilloché bezel that adds vintage flair to its design. The watch is powered by a Swiss Sellita SW510M manual movement, offering 63 hours of power reserve. A potential drawback is the relatively small 37mm size.

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