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Dryden PathfindervsVaer G2 Meridian GMT

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Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
G2 Meridian GMT
VaerG2 Meridian GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
G2 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
G2 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
G2 Meridian GMT150m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
G2 Meridian GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
201m
150m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$399

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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.

Vaer G2 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G2 Meridian GMT is praised for its vintage-inspired design and affordability, featuring a domed sapphire crystal and 150-meter water resistance. Owners note the applied indexes and hands are finished with Grade A Super-LumiNova BGW9. One owner reports the GMT hand lags by ten minutes, suggesting a potential quality control issue or need for adjustment, while another mentions the quartz movement requires resetting main hands for cross-timezone travel. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Vaer G2 Meridian GMT a good-looking, affordable travel watch, with its design and value being key attractions despite minor functional considerations with the GMT hand.

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