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Dryden PathfindervsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
201m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$3,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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