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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsVaer Calendar Field

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Calendar Field
VaerCalendar Field
MSRP $189

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Calendar Field36mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Calendar Field40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Calendar Field100m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Calendar Field$189

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
13.5mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$189

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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 Calendar Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Calendar Field for its excellent value, citing its clean WWII-inspired dial, thin 8.5mm to 9.5mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The dial and hand design are consistently highlighted as phenomenal, with case finishing described as next-level for the price, featuring nice brushing. Some owners note the second hand does not perfectly align with markers, and the stock silicone strap attracts lint. One owner found the lume only serviceable and wished the date window was brighter. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Calendar Field highly for its exceptional dial design and case finishing at its price point.

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