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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsSeiko Prospex LX line

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Prospex LX line
SeikoProspex LX line
MSRP $6,500
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.

Seiko Prospex LX line

Owners widely report the Seiko Prospex LX line's finishing is a step up from other models, with a case that sits well on the wrist, and some praise the green sunburst dial with blue anti-reflective sapphire crystal as phenomenal. However, owners note the high MSRP limited sales, with some desiring smaller cases and a reduced price, and others experienced quality control issues such as detached second hands and peeling DLC coating, leading to concerns about fragility. On balance, owners feel the Seiko Prospex LX line was discontinued due to pricing that alienated its target market, despite its attractive dial.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Prospex LX line44.8mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Prospex LX line72h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Prospex LX line300m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Prospex LX line$6,500

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
44.8mm
Thickness
13.5mm
15.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
50.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
101m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
5R65
Type
Quartz
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
30

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$6,500
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