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Dryden PathfindervsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
201m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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