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Dryden PathfindervsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
38mm
Water Resistance
201m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$328

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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 Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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