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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsRZE Urbanist

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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