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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsPagani Design PD-YS029

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
PD-YS029
Pagani DesignPD-YS029
MSRP $171

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
PD-YS02942mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
PD-YS02940h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
PD-YS029100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
PD-YS029$171

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
13.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
26.2mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black

Movement

1 specs
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$171

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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-YS029

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-YS029's attractive design and bracelet. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as too large, particularly with the integrated bracelet, and some owners dislike the prominent dial text. Some owners also express a desire for AR coating on the crystal. On balance, owners value the Pagani Design PD-YS029 for its aesthetics and bracelet, but the 42mm sizing presents a significant drawback for many.

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