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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsPhoibos Apollo

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
13.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
PVD Vintage
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$460

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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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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