Which is cheaper, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Glycine Combat 6 Classic?

At MSRP the Dryden Pathfinder is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,450 for the Glycine Combat 6 Classic — a $800 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Glycine Combat 6 Classic?

The Glycine Combat 6 Classic wears larger at 43mm versus 41mm for the Dryden Pathfinder — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Glycine Combat 6 Classic?

The Dryden Pathfinder is rated to 201m versus 50m for the Glycine Combat 6 Classic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Glycine Combat 6 Classic?

The Dryden Pathfinder carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Glycine Combat 6 Classic.

What movement does the Dryden Pathfinder run compared to the Glycine Combat 6 Classic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Dryden Pathfinder uses the Miyota 9015 and the Glycine Combat 6 Classic uses the SW200-1.

Side by side

Dryden PathfindervsGlycine Combat 6 Classic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Dryden Pathfinder

dryden-pathfinder-automatic-diver-sunshine-yellow-steel-12-hour

MSRP $650

Glycine Combat 6 Classic

GL0104

MSRP $1,450

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pathfinder41mm

Combat 6 Classic43mm

Power Reserve

Pathfinder40h

Combat 6 Classic38h

Water Resistance

Pathfinder201m

Combat 6 Classic50m

MSRP

Pathfinder$650

Combat 6 Classic$1,450

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Steel

Silver

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

None

Luminous

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

SW200-1

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Complications

None

Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$1,450

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

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Glycine Combat 6 Classic

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat 6 Classic for its refined engineering, comfortable 36mm wearability, and exceptionally legible dial with well-executed lume on markers. One owner notes the salmon dial model features a decorated Glycine Cal. 224 movement, an ETA 2824-2. A reviewer points out that while dial markers have good lume, the hands have minimal lume, and the serial number etched between the lugs is visible.

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