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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsOak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
The Olmsted ExP-01
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted ExP-01
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
The Olmsted ExP-0138mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
The Olmsted ExP-0142h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
The Olmsted ExP-01100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
The Olmsted ExP-01$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Heat-treated Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$1,775

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01

Owners widely praise Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 for its exceptional finishing, comfortable bracelet, and smooth movement. The dial designs are a frequent point of admiration, with specific appreciation for the white, navy, and gray variants, as well as the orange seconds hand. The watch is considered fairly priced at around $1.5k and is noted for its versatility and "soul." On balance, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted ExP-01 highly for its overall quality, design, and the brand's customer service.

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