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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsPhoibos Leviathan

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Leviathan
PhoibosLeviathan
MSRP $309

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Leviathan45mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Leviathan40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Leviathan500m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Leviathan$309

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
13.5mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
54mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
500m

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
NH 35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$309

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Leviathan

Owners widely report the Phoibos Leviathan offers a vintage experience at an affordable price due to its proportions and conservative design. However, the watch is considered well-made and sturdy but quite heavy, with a 45mm x 54mm lug-to-lug case and a 15.5mm thickness, leading some owners to replace the stock band. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Leviathan highly for its vintage feel and sturdy build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch features 500m water resistance and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement. The case size is a point of contention, with reviewers noting it is substantial and may overwhelm smaller wrists, while others highlight a 40mm case size as an improvement.

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