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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $575

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Presage Cocktail Time30.3mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Presage Cocktail Time40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Presage Cocktail Time$575

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
30.3mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
37mm
Lug Width
22mm
14mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
2R05
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$575

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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 Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time is widely praised for its stunning dials and exceptional value, with owners noting it competes with watches costing significantly more. One owner specifically commends the green Mockingbird variant's dial, indices, hands, and crown. However, potential legibility issues due to dial patterns and hands, the use of Hardlex crystal instead of sapphire, and strap/bracelet sizing concerns are noted criticisms. The case on some variants is described as big, round, and somewhat uninspired. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial artistry and value proposition.

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