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Dryden PathfindervsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

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

Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch42mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch72h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch300m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch$1,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
201m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Steel
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
6R54
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,700

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch offers a 300-meter depth rating and a caller-style GMT complication powered by the Caliber 6R54 movement, which provides a 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note its refined clasp with extensive micro-adjustment. However, the movement's accuracy, ranging from +25 to -15 seconds per day, is considered a drawback by some. Overall, reviewers highlight the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch as a good reminder of Seiko's value, despite the wide accuracy range of its movement.

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