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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsSeiko Essentials Quartz

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Essentials Quartz
SeikoEssentials Quartz
MSRP $335

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Essentials Quartz38.9mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Essentials Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Essentials Quartz100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Essentials Quartz$335

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38.9mm
Thickness
13.5mm
8.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
6N52

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$335

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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 Essentials Quartz

Seiko Essentials Quartz is widely praised for its exceptional value and comfortable, lightweight wearability, particularly the titanium models on mesh which weigh only 50g. Owners highlight the thin 8.4mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance as key strengths. One owner noted the dark greenish dial was less impressive than a black alternative. The titanium bracelet's wider gaps due to its smaller center link drew criticism from one user. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz highly for its comfortable, lightweight titanium build and impressive specifications at its price point.

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