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Dryden PathfindervsGrand Seiko SBGX359

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Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
SBGX35933mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
SBGX35940h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
SBGX359100m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
SBGX359

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
33mm
Thickness
11.8mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
39.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
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
9F51
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGX359

The Grand Seiko SBGX359 is lauded for its technically advanced 9F51 quartz movement, enabling a compact 33mm x 9.1mm stainless steel case and offering ±10 seconds per year accuracy. Reviewers highlight the refined finishing of its Snowflake dial and 100 meters of water resistance. However, it comes with a US$3,200 price tag, representing a $500 increase over prior 9F models. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGX359 for its compact dimensions and precise quartz movement at the specified price point.

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