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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 — PVD Vintage
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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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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.

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Case
42mm
Power Reserve
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Movement
Quartz
Water Resistance
101m
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
01

Case Dimensions

Diameter42mm
Thickness13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug49mm
Lug Width22mm
02

Case Build

Material316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance101m
03

Crystal & Dial

CrystalDomed Sapphire
Dial ColorPVD Vintage
04

Movement

TypeQuartz
Beat Rate—
Power Reserve—
Jewels—
HackingNo
Hand-WindingNo
ComplicationsTime only
05

Design Language

Dial styleMatte
Sub-dials3
BezelTachymeter
Bracelet / strapLug-attached bracelet
HandsDauphine
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In a nutshell

The Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 is a quartz chronograph watch, with a 42mm 316l stainless steel case, 13.5mm thick. Water resistance is rated to 101m, under a domed sapphire crystal. Manufacturer MSRP is $450. The dial color is pvd vintage.

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