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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsGrand Seiko SLGW007

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
SLGW007
Grand SeikoSLGW007
MSRP $10,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
SLGW00738.6mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
SLGW00780h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
SLGW00730m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
SLGW007$10,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38.6mm
Thickness
13.5mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
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
9SA4
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$10,000

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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 SLGW007

Grand Seiko SLGW007 owners and reviewers praise its compact 38.6mm x 9.95mm Evolution 9 case and the textured "Moonlit Birch" dial, described as moody, elegant, and captivating. The technically credible 9SA4 hand-wound movement with an 80-hour power reserve is also highlighted. Its 30m water resistance and lack of lume are noted as appropriate for a dress watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW007 highly for its refined case, captivating dial, and updated movement.

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