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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
9F85

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$3,100

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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 SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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