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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsSugess Tourbillon Master S454

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Tourbillon Master S454
SugessTourbillon Master S454
MSRP $999

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Tourbillon Master S45441mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Tourbillon Master S45440h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Tourbillon Master S4545m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Tourbillon Master S454$999

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
13.5mm
8.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Water Resistance
101m
5m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ST8000
Type
Quartz
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
3 vph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$999

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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.

Sugess Tourbillon Master S454

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master S454 for its attractive dial finishing, sharp case edges, and the visual appeal of its genuine tourbillon, especially considering its price point. Specific strengths highlighted include a delicate 38mm size with 11.5mm thickness and a crisp winding feel. However, multiple owners note accuracy issues, with figures ranging from +6 to +11 seconds per day and one report of -12 seconds per day. Concerns are also raised about the movement's finishing upon close inspection, the lack of internal anti-reflective coating causing reflections, a small crown that makes winding cumbersome, and potential long-term durability and serviceability challenges. The 24-hour complication is not independently adjustable, and water resistance is limited to 50m. Overall, owners rate the Sugess Tourbillon Master S454 highly for its impressive tourbillon and finishing at the price, despite some noted accuracy and finishing caveats.

From video reviewers

The value proposition of a functional tourbillon movement under $600 is a significant strength. Reviewers noted issues with the bracelet and wearability.

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