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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsMr Jones Watches K9

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
K9
Mr Jones WatchesK9
MSRP $225

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
K9
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
K940h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
K9
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
K9$225

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
42mm
Thickness
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Limited edition

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$225

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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.

Mr Jones Watches K9

Owners widely report the Mr Jones Watches K9 is a fun, quirky, and unique artistic piece that serves as a conversation starter, with some noting reliable movements and solid customer support. However, some owners found the build quality lacking, reporting issues with misaligned hands and needing to return their watches multiple times, while others find them difficult to read and question the value at full price. On balance, owners view the Mr Jones Watches K9 as a well-made artistic statement, with its unique design being the primary draw despite potential readability and build quality concerns.

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