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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsGrand Seiko SLGB001

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
SLGB001
Grand SeikoSLGB001
MSRP $39,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
SLGB00137mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
SLGB00172h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
SLGB001100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
SLGB001$39,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9RB2
Type
Quartz
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$39,000

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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 SLGB001

The Grand Seiko SLGB001 is a limited edition platinum watch in the Evolution 9 collection, featuring a 37mm case and the new Calibre 9RB2 Spring Drive U.F.A. movement, rated to ±20 seconds per year. It has an "Ice Forest" dial with a deep blue hue and a silver seconds hand, but notably lacks lume. A criticism is the absence of a micro-adjustment clasp on its leather strap. Overall, reviewers highlight the watch's advanced movement and distinctive dial as key features.

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