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Dryden Chrono Diver HometownvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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Chrono Diver Hometown
DrydenChrono Diver Hometown
MSRP $349
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Hometown42mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION39mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Hometown40h
ELEGANT COLLECTION72h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Hometown100m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Hometown$349
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.5mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
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
Steel
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
$349
$2,600

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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.

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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