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Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2vsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
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
Miyota 9015
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$450
$499

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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 Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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