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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsSeiko Prospex Sea

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $595

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41.7mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
4R35
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$595

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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 Prospex Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

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