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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 42mm Chronograph - Black Vintage

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Last checked Oct 26, 2026

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The Dryden Chrono Diver Black Vintage is our love letter to the purposeful, high-contrast tool watches of the 1970s. Designed for those who appreciate gear with a story, this model features warm "Old Radium" Swiss Superluminova and a nostalgic character that feels like a piece of equipment already seasoned by adventure. For the Gen 2 release, we completely overhauled the case architecture. The redesigned side profile now features a complex, layered finish that allows for the seamless integration of our new custom 5-link bracelet. We’ve also added machined recessed cutouts for the chronograph pushers, creating a snag-free silhouette that slides easily under a cuff without losing that tactile "pump pusher" feel. Technical Specifications Assembly: Proudly Assembled in the USA Case Dimensions: 42mm x 49mm Lug-to-Lug. 13.5mm including crystal Movement: TMI VK63 Meca-Quartz Crystal: Double-Domed Sapphire (AR Coating Inside) Bezel: 120-Click Unidirectional (Stainless Steel Insert) Water Resistance: 100 Meters / 330 Feet Lume: Swiss Super-LumiNova® Old Radium C3 Strap: 22mm 5 Link Bracelet (22-18mm Taper) with On-the-Fly Microadjustment Clasp

Specifications

Details and photos come from Dryden’s website, last checked Oct 26, 2026. Specs were read automatically and may contain mistakes.

Case

Diameter
42 mm
Lug-to-lug
Not listed
Thickness
Not listed
Thickness incl. crystal
Not listed
Lug width
Not listed
Material
Not listed

Movement

Type
Meca-quartz
Caliber
Seiko VK63
Power reserve
Not listed
Functions
Not listed

Crystal and bezel

Crystal
Sapphire
Bezel
Not listed

Water resistance

Rated to
100 m

Dial and lume

Dial
Not listed
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9

Strap

Strap
bracelet
Every spec Dryden lists
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9
Bezel
120-Click Unidirectional (Steel Insert)
Crown
Screw-Down
Strap
22mm 5 Link Bracelet (22-18mm Taper) with On-the-Fly Microadjustment Clasp
Crystal
Domed Sapphire (Inner AR)
Assembly
Proudly Assembled in the USA
Bracelet
22mm tapering down to 18mm at the clasp
Movement
TMI VK63 Meca-Quartz (Mechanical snap-back reset)
Battery Life
Approximately 3 years
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Overall rating
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Case Dimensions
42mm x 49mm / 13.5mm thick including crystal
Water Resistance
100M / 330ft
No tools required.
Our re-engineered clasp allows for instant, micro-sizing changes throughout the day. Whether your wrist is swelling on a hot summer afternoon or tightening up in the cold, you can find the perfect fit in seconds without ever needing a spring bar tool.
Style meets comfort.
Our new fully articulating 5-link bracelet is designed specifically to follow the contour of your wrist. It features a dramatic, premium taper from 22mm down to 18mm, reducing visual and physical bulk at the underside of your arm.
Streamlined & Snag-Free.
We machined recessed cutouts for the chronograph pushers, tucking them closer to the case. This reduces visual bulk and prevents them from digging into your wrist, all while keeping that retro "pump pusher" look.
Weight (watch head only)
~ 76 grams

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