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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsVenezianico Nereide Malachite

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Nereide Malachite
VenezianicoNereide Malachite
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Nereide Malachite42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Nereide Malachite40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Nereide Malachite200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Nereide Malachite$1,495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
13.5mm
12.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$1,495

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Malachite

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Malachite for its attractive design and refined finishing, with some finding it comparable to higher-end brands. However, one owner reported a bezel alignment issue where it was half a click off to the left, leading to a return. On balance, owners appreciate the Nereide Malachite for its build quality and aesthetic appeal, finding the brand's negative reputation unwarranted.

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