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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsSeiko Alpinist

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
200m

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
6R35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$750

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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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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