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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsGrand Seiko SBGW257

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
SBGW257
Grand SeikoSBGW257
MSRP $38,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
SBGW25738mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
SBGW25772h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
SBGW25730m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
SBGW257$38,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum
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
9S64
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$38,000

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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 SBGW257

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is a platinum dress watch praised for its refined, subtle luxury and classic design. Reviewers highlight its 38mm diameter and 10.9mm thickness as near-perfect sizing for a dress watch. The watch features an 18k white gold dial with a sunray-brushed silver finish and gold hour markers, complemented by a refined application of the Grand Seiko wordmark. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 9S64 movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of +5 to -3 seconds per day. The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is priced at €39,000. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGW257 for its exquisite finishing and classic proportions, embodying a quiet luxury.

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