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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsPinion Neutron

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Neutron
PinionNeutron
MSRP $1,600

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Neutron38mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Neutron40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Neutron100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Neutron$1,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$1,600

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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.

Pinion Neutron

The Pinion Neutron is widely praised for its refined 38mm design, detailed guilloché dial, and high build quality. Owners highlight the very well-finished case and amazing dial, with one noting the movement is regulated to within ±5 seconds per day. The watch is considered a strong contender at its price point, though one owner found the OEM straps to be poor and replaced them with an aftermarket option. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Pinion Neutron highly for its exceptional dial finishing and refined case design at its price.

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