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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
101m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2070/2170

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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