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Dryden PathfindervsFormex Field Automatic

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Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
Field Automatic
FormexField Automatic
MSRP $881

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
Field Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
Field Automatic41h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
Field Automatic150m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
Field Automatic$881

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
201m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Ash Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$881

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What people say

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Dryden Pathfinder

The Dryden Steel 12 Hour 41mm is widely praised for its excellent case finishing and comfortable wearability, with a sleek 11.75mm height. Owners note generous BGW9 lume and excellent end link fitment on the bracelet, though the crown is described as small and slippery, and the clasp disappointing. The dial's design is considered generic by some, and one owner desires a more unique aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Steel 12 Hour 41mm highly for its case finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Formex Field Automatic

Owners widely praise the Formex Field Automatic for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment and its comfortable wearability, especially with quick-release straps and a carbon clasp. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's legibility and depth, with one noting the Petrol Blue's great color and subtle texture. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. The watch offers 150m water resistance and is seen as good value under $1000. Some owners desire a matching titanium bracelet and find the numeral typography less appealing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its robust, comfortable titanium construction and functional dial design at its price point.

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