Which is cheaper, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Tissot PR516?

At MSRP the Dryden Pathfinder is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $825 for the Tissot PR516 — a $175 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Tissot PR516?

The Dryden Pathfinder wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Tissot PR516 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Tissot PR516?

The Dryden Pathfinder is rated to 201m versus 100m for the Tissot PR516.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Tissot PR516?

The Tissot PR516 carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dryden Pathfinder.

What movement does the Dryden Pathfinder run compared to the Tissot PR516?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Dryden Pathfinder uses the Miyota 9015 and the Tissot PR516 uses the Powermatic 80.

Side by side

Dryden PathfindervsTissot PR516

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

Dryden Pathfinder

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MSRP $650

Tissot PR516

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MSRP $825

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pathfinder41mm

PR51638mm

Power Reserve

Pathfinder40h

PR51680h

Water Resistance

Pathfinder201m

PR516100m

MSRP

Pathfinder$650

PR516$825

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Steel

White

Indices

Applied

Indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Powermatic 80

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$825

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its vintage-inspired dial, robust case finishing, and the horological substance offered at its price point, with some noting its 38mm size and historical connections as highlights. The manual-wind movement is frequently cited for its 68-hour power reserve and modern technology. However, the watch's 14mm thickness and substantial lug-to-lug distance are noted as potentially making it wear large on smaller wrists. Some owners find the dial bland and the fixed bezel disappointing, while others criticize the basic stamped clasp and simplistic movement finishing visible through the display caseback. On balance, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot PR516 a compelling heritage-inspired sports watch, particularly for its value and vintage motorsport aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The value proposition against competitors is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on the case size, with mentions of 40mm and 38mm.

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