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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsFormex Reef 42 mm

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
13.5mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$2,414

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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.

Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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