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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsPagani Design PD-1638

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
PD-1638
Pagani DesignPD-1638
MSRP $111

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
PD-163843mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
PD-163848h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
PD-163830m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
PD-1638$111

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Casual
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black

Movement

2 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
48h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$111

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1638

Pagani Design PD-1638 owners widely praise its attractive skeletonized dial and surprising build quality for its price, often noting it looks good on a NATO strap. Some owners report the Hardlex crystal may be prone to scratches. The movement offers a 30-hour power reserve and accuracy up to 45 seconds per day, which is considered acceptable for a frequently reset watch. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1638 highly for its visual appeal and value as a fun, inexpensive diversion watch.

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