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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsSpinnaker Piccard

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

From video reviewers

The fully lumed steel bezel insert is a significant strength. The bracelet is a notable upgrade from the previous generation. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

Spinnaker Piccard

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Piccard for its comfortable wear, excellent readability, and bold, vintage-inspired design that redefines dive watch aesthetics. However, some owners view the Spinnaker Piccard as a specialty novelty watch, describing it as huge and heavy with a large crystal that hinders legibility, making it an acquired taste. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Piccard to be a unique dive watch with a distinctive design, though its substantial size and crystal may not suit all wearers.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Piccard45mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 2
Piccard
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Piccard550m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Piccard$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
13.5mm
21mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
52mm
Water Resistance
101m
550m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Lemon Yellow

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$550
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