Which is better for swimming?

Both are rated to 100 m, and the Chandler is listed for swimming and snorkeling. Neither is a dive watch, so skip deep diving with either.

Is the Brycen worth the extra $44?

Only if you want the larger 44 mm case and the blue chronograph dial. The Chandler is lighter and rated higher by more owners.

Both use Citizen Eco-Drive solar movements and need no battery replacement. The Chandler's mineral crystal and the Brycen's scratch-resistant mineral crystal are the main wear points.

Which fits a smaller wrist?

The Chandler at 42 mm sits better on wrists under about 7 inches. The Brycen's 44 mm case and 12.1 mm thickness wear noticeably larger.

Do either need battery changes?

No. Both are solar-powered Eco-Drive watches that recharge from light.

Both show the date. The Brycen adds a chronograph layout; the Chandler uses Arabic numerals with a simple date window.

Citizen Brycen Eco-Drive Chronograph vs Citizen Eco-Drive Chandler Leather Watch

Buy the Chandler if you want the cheaper, lighter, higher-rated watch: $145 at eBay as of November 7, 2026, versus $189 at Jomashop for the Brycen. Buy the Brycen if you want a bigger 44 mm case, a blue dial with a chronograph look, and a date window. Both run on Citizen Eco-Drive solar, so neither needs a battery. The $44 gap favors the Chandler, but the Brycen's larger case suits bigger wrists.

Today the Citizen Eco-Drive Chandler Leather Watch costs $44.00 less at its best price.

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