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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsGrand Seiko SBGZ011

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
SBGZ011
Grand SeikoSBGZ011
MSRP $84,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
SBGZ01140mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
SBGZ01184h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
SBGZ01130m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
SBGZ011$84,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
9.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45.2mm
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
9R02
Type
Quartz
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
84h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$84,000

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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 SBGZ011

Grand Seiko SBGZ011 owners widely praise its in-person beauty and the finest Zaratsu polishing, noting that photos do not capture its artistry. Some owners find the framed logo and lettering detract from the dial's balance, and a few describe the watch as too flashy or "bling" for their taste, with one owner feeling its design deviates from Grand Seiko's ethos. The strap is also widely disliked. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGZ011 highly for its stunning Zaratsu polishing and unique, beautiful in-person presence, despite some finding it overly flashy.

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