Side by side

Dryden PathfindervsLorier Hydra SIII

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

Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
201m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$699

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Dryden Pathfinder vs Lorier Hydra SIII gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.