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Dryden PathfindervsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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

Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $2,200

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER40h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$2,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.6mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
201m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Dial Color
Steel
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
5X83
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Jewels
25
14

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$2,200

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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 SPEEDTIMER

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its unique dial colors and vintage-inspired design, with many appreciating its compact 39mm case size and 100m or 200m water resistance. Reviewers and owners note the V192 solar movement’s power reserve indicator and its reliability, though some owners express a preference for automatic movements. One owner finds the $700 price for a solar quartz model expensive, while another criticizes the €860 price point and desires a thinner case and a bracelet with quick-release or micro-adjustment. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its distinctive aesthetic and versatile wearability, despite some reservations about its price and case thickness.

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