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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsRZE Resolute Type A

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Resolute Type A
RZEResolute Type A
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Resolute Type A39mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Resolute Type A40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Resolute Type A200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Resolute Type A$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Tool
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black
Indices
Applied
Arabic numerals

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$499

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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 Type A

The RZE Resolute Type A is praised for its build quality, finishing, and highly legible dial with luminous elements, all at a $499 price point. Its sandblasted titanium case features an UltraHex coating, and it measures 39.5mm by 11.5mm with 100 meters of water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 82S0 movement's crown operation feels grainy. On balance, reviewers highlight the RZE Resolute Type A as a well-built and legible pilot's watch offering good value.

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