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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsNOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 41 date new black

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Orion neomatik 41 date new black40.5mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Orion neomatik 41 date new black42 hoursh
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Orion neomatik 41 date new black50m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Orion neomatik 41 date new black$5,150

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
50.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
101m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
DUW 6101
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
27

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$5,150

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 41 date new black

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 41 date new black is praised for its clean Bauhaus design, slender 41mm case, and slim in-house automatic movement with a user-friendly quick-set date. Owners highlight its versatility for both casual and formal wear, with one calling it a favorite forever purchase. However, some suggest a smaller 35mm size might be preferable, and one user found the 41mm size wore large and felt delicate, leading to it being sold. The price is noted as nearing other brands, and one owner questioned the value of a special edition compared to standard models. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 41 date new black for its elegant design and slim profile, though some debate the optimal case size and value proposition.

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