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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsGrand Seiko SBGV239

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
SBGV239
Grand SeikoSBGV239
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
SBGV23940mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
SBGV23940h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
SBGV239100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
SBGV239$3,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
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
9F82

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 SBGV239

The Grand Seiko SBGV239 is widely praised for its superb timekeeping from the 9F Quartz movement and its excellent finishing, which exceeds expectations. Owners highlight the dial's ability to pop even in poor lighting and its deep blue color that can appear black. The watch's 40mm diameter is also frequently cited as a positive attribute for wearability. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGV239 highly for its exceptional finishing and the precise timekeeping of its 9F Quartz movement.

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