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Dryden PathfindervsSpinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

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

Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Mechanical Chronograph
MSRP $550

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Thickness
11.8mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
201m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seagull ST1908

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$550

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

Owners widely report a split on build quality, with some finding the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph's construction unimpressive due to issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices, while others praise its robustness and aesthetic appeal. The unique dial features character hands and glowing eyes serving as subdials and a 24-hour indicator, though the chronograph function is limited to 60 minutes. On balance, the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph elicits divided opinions on its build quality, with its artistic dial design being a notable, albeit polarizing, feature.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Googly Black's notable strength is its reported water-resistance of 300 fathoms or 550 metres. A weakness of this watch is its lume brightness, which is somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal size, with one reviewer noting its slimmed-down design and the other mentioning its overall size and 26+ millimeter thickness.

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