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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsPhoibos Reef Master

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
13.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
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
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SII NH38
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$335

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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 Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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