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Dryden Chrono Diver HometownvsPhoibos Leviathan

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Chrono Diver Hometown
DrydenChrono Diver Hometown
MSRP $349
Leviathan
PhoibosLeviathan
MSRP $309

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono Diver Hometown42mm
Leviathan45mm
Power Reserve
Chrono Diver Hometown40h
Leviathan40h
Water Resistance
Chrono Diver Hometown100m
Leviathan500m
MSRP
Chrono Diver Hometown$349
Leviathan$309

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
45mm
Thickness
13.5mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
54mm
Water Resistance
100m
500m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH 35
Type
Quartz
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$349
$309

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Dryden Chrono Diver Hometown

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver for its fit, feel, and finishing, with many appreciating its vintage-inspired design and the value it offers at its price point. The Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement is frequently cited as a reliable and cost-effective choice. Some owners note that the chronograph pushers lack the tactile click of mechanical chronographs, and the 42mm case with a 49mm lug-to-lug may wear large on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Chrono Diver highly for its attractive design and excellent finishing at the price.

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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