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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsLongines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
LonginesLEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED
MSRP $3,200

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED72h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED300m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED$3,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
13.5mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
52.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
L888.5
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$3,200

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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 LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED

Owners widely praise the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its retro design and versatility, with some noting it wears smaller than its dimensions suggest and its crystal height contributes to a perceived thinness. However, the 50mm lug-to-lug length is a point of contention, with some finding it a drawback while others report it fits flush on larger wrists and curves well on smaller ones. The clasp is reported to scratch easily, and some owners note dust can collect on the dial, while the lume is considered not strong and the bracelet lacks end links. Overall, owners value the Longines LEGEND DIVER 42 BLACK LACQUERED for its appealing vintage aesthetic and comfortable wearability, despite some practical concerns regarding the clasp and dial.

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