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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsPinion Pure Bronze

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Pure Bronze
PinionPure Bronze
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Pure Bronze38mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Pure Bronze45h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Pure Bronze100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Pure Bronze$1,715

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$1,715

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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.

Pinion Pure Bronze

The Pinion Pure Bronze is lauded for its refreshing design, featuring a beautiful layered dial with applied numerals and luminous indexes. Reviewers praise its satisfying manual-winding action from the Unitas 6498 movement, which offers a 45-hour power reserve. One reviewer suggested a satin finish for the crown to match the case back and buckle. Overall, reviewers rate the Pinion Pure Bronze highly for its unique bronze case that patinates over time and its clear, subtly finished dial.

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