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Dryden PathfindervsTudor Black Bay 54

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Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
Black Bay 54
TudorBlack Bay 54
MSRP $4,725

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
Black Bay 5437mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
Black Bay 5470h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
Black Bay 54200m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
Black Bay 54$4,725

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
37mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Polished + Satin
Water Resistance
201m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Steel
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
MT5400
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
70h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$4,725

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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.

Tudor Black Bay 54

The Tudor Black Bay 54 is widely praised for its compact 37mm size and thin 11.2mm case, offering surprising wrist presence and comfortable wearability with a vintage aesthetic. Reviewers highlight its robust 200-meter water resistance, clean design, and modern features without compromise, powered by Tudor's MT5400 movement with a 70-hour power reserve. One reviewer noted a preference for true vintage or more modern Tudor offerings over time. On balance, reviewers rate the Tudor Black Bay 54 highly for its faithful vintage design and comfortable, modern dive watch experience.

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