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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsPraesidus Arctic Field

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Arctic Field34mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Arctic Field40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Arctic Field50m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Arctic Field$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Thickness
13.5mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
101m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Gray

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$195

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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.

Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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