Which is cheaper, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is the cheaper of the two at $425, against $650 for the Dryden Pathfinder — a $225 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Dryden Pathfinder wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Dryden Pathfinder is rated to 201m versus 100m for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Dryden Pathfinder run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Dryden Pathfinder uses the Miyota 9015 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Dryden PathfindervsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

Dryden Pathfinder

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MSRP $650

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pathfinder41mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

Pathfinder40h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

Pathfinder201m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

Pathfinder$650

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Steel

Dollar Diver

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

SII NH38A

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$425

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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.

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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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