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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
SBGH26330m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S85
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$6,200

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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