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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsLongines DOLCEVITA

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
DOLCEVITA
LonginesDOLCEVITA
MSRP $5,700

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
DOLCEVITA27mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
DOLCEVITA40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
DOLCEVITA30m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
DOLCEVITA$5,700

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
27mm
Thickness
13.5mm
5.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
27mm
Lug Width
22mm
13mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
101m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Silver
Indices
Applied
Painted Roman numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
L963.2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours and minutes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$5,700

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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.

Longines DOLCEVITA

Owners widely praise the Longines DOLCEVITA for its exceptional value, with some finding its dial superior to significantly more expensive alternatives. Reviewers highlight its commendable, bold aesthetic statement, particularly in collaborative editions featuring unique design elements and opaline dials. However, a recurring criticism from owners is the crown, described as "comically bad" and "sucks" for winding and setting, with one owner also deeming the date window "useless." Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines DOLCEVITA highly for its striking design and value proposition, despite noted issues with the crown functionality.

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