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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$329

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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