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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsSeiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition for its attractive, well-made design and gorgeous dial, noting its jewel-toned teal color and rippling-water pattern. The bezel action is smooth with a muted sound, and the case and bracelet offer a more comfortable feel than previous iterations. However, multiple owners express disappointment with the accuracy of the 6R movement at its price point, with some noting theirs runs slow, and consider the price too high. The steep rehaut and marker size make the 24-hour numbers difficult to read, and some find the case design makes the watch feel top-heavy despite wearing smaller. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition highly for its striking dial and refined case design, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy at its price.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition44mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition50h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition$3,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
49.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
8L35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
50h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$3,300
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