Which is cheaper, the Dryden Pathfinder or the RZE Urbanist?

At MSRP the RZE Urbanist is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $650 for the Dryden Pathfinder — a $351 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dryden Pathfinder or the RZE Urbanist?

The Dryden Pathfinder wears larger at 41mm versus 36mm for the RZE Urbanist — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dryden Pathfinder or the RZE Urbanist?

The Dryden Pathfinder is rated to 201m versus 100m for the RZE Urbanist.

What movement does the Dryden Pathfinder run compared to the RZE Urbanist?

The Dryden Pathfinder runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the RZE Urbanist runs a quartz (Miyota 2035).

Side by side

Dryden PathfindervsRZE Urbanist

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

RZE Urbanist

RZE-URB

MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pathfinder41mm

Urbanist36mm

Power Reserve

Pathfinder40h

Urbanist40h

Water Resistance

Pathfinder201m

Urbanist100m

MSRP

Pathfinder$650

Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Underside

Dial Color

Steel

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Miyota 2035

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$299

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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.

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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