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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

24 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.5mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
101m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$2,600

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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 ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely praised for its value and traditional styling, offering versatility for both casual and formal wear. Owners note its elegant appearance can be suitable for any occasion. However, some find its thickness and hand color potentially confusing, with polished hands sometimes difficult to read in certain light. On balance, owners rate the Longines Elegant Collection highly for its value and timeless design.

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