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Dryden Chrono Diver HometownvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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Chrono Diver Hometown
DrydenChrono Diver Hometown
MSRP $349
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Hometown42mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Hometown40h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Hometown100m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Hometown$349
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S66
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$6,100

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What people say

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Dryden Chrono Diver Hometown

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver for its fit, feel, and finishing, with many appreciating its vintage-inspired design and the value it offers at its price point. The Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement is frequently cited as a reliable and cost-effective choice. Some owners note that the chronograph pushers lack the tactile click of mechanical chronographs, and the 42mm case with a 49mm lug-to-lug may wear large on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Chrono Diver highly for its attractive design and excellent finishing at the price.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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