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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsSpinnaker Hull

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Hull
SpinnakerHull
MSRP $159

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Hull42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Hull40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Hull100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Hull$159

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
13.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
47.5mm
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Volcanic Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH35A
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$159

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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.

Spinnaker Hull

The Spinnaker Hull is widely praised by owners for its textured or deep sandwich dials, bold cushion case design, and vintage charm, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. The meca-quartz movement is a common feature, and the watch offers 100m water resistance. However, the 24-hour subdial is considered functionally illogical and visually unappealing by one owner, and the mineral crystal is noted as a drawback compared to sapphire. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Hull highly for its significant style and value at its budget price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's lume is a strong point. Reviewers noted the absence of a sapphire crystal as a drawback.

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