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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsRZE Resolute 36

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Resolute 36
RZEResolute 36
MSRP $689

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Resolute 3636mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Resolute 3640h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Resolute 36200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Resolute 36$689

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
13.5mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
42.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$689

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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.

RZE Resolute 36

Owners and reviewers widely praise the RZE Resolute 36 for its lightweight titanium construction, refined dial details, and comfortable 36mm wearability, noting its thin 9.5mm profile and UltraHex coating for durability. The dial design is described as legible with sharp hands and indices, though some find it walks a line between retro and modern. Accuracy figures vary, with one source reporting +4 seconds per day from its Miyota 9039 movement. One owner considered the RZE Resolute 36 expensive for its specs. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the RZE Resolute 36 highly for its comfortable titanium build and refined tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium construction and comfortable wear are noted strengths. The similarity to other popular designs is cited as a potential drawback. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on value.

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