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Dryden PathfindervsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $315

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
5 Sports Field series$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
41mm
39.4mm
Thickness
11.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48.1mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
201m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Steel
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
4R36
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$315

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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 5 Sports Field series

The Seiko 5 Sports Field series is praised for its value, offering an accessible explorer-style watch with a GMT complication and excellent legibility thanks to LumiBrite on the dial and bezel. The watches feature a 41mm stainless steel case, 100m water resistance, and are powered by either the 4R36 or 4R34 movement, both with a 41-hour power reserve. One reviewer notes the inclusion of a compass bezel with a lumed pearl and fully lumed Arabic numerals on the dial for the non-GMT models. Overall, reviewers consider the Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT models good value under 500 euros.

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