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Dryden Pathfinder
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Dryden Pathfinder

46 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
41mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Diver
MSRP
$650
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Dryden Pathfinder is the Yema Diver ($990) — common cross-shop and Pro diver. If price is the constraint, the Orient Diver Watch at $285 (vs $650 for the Pathfinder) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Phoibos Apollo is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Miyota 9015) and Pro diver. Stepping up, the DOXA SUB 250T GMT ($2,790) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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46 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Phoibos Apollo
Phoibosmicro

Apollo

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$460MSRP
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Henry Archer Vesterhav
Henry Archermicro

Vesterhav

29 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$599MSRP
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Zelos Blacktip 41
Zelosmicro

Blacktip 41

4 variants · Blacktip
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$499MSRP
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Phoibos Apollo Dlc
Phoibosmicro

Apollo Dlc

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$485MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Odyssey Luminaire Aetherfire
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Odyssey Luminaire Aetherfire

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$599MSRP
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Henry Archer Nordsø
Henry Archermicro

Nordsø

33 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$521MSRP
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Balticus Watches Balticus Moonfish
Balticus Watchesmicro
Moonfish

Balticus Moonfish

7 variants
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$323MSRP
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Boldr Odyssey 40mm
Boldrmicro

Odyssey 40mm

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$799MSRP
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Spinnaker Croft Pioneer
Spinnakermicro

Croft Pioneer

8 variants · Croft
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$199MSRP
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Zelos Swordfish 3
Zelosmicro

Swordfish 3

28 variants · Swordfish
40/42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
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Esoteric Watches Bathyal Sol
Esoteric Watchesmicro

Bathyal Sol

2 variants
44mm·Automatic·600m WR
$899MSRP
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Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento
Melbourne Watch Companymicro

Sorrento

3 variants
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$844MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Yema Diver
Yema

Diver

2 variants
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$990MSRP
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Seiko 62MAS
Seiko
Prospex Sea

62MAS

 
40.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,200MSRP
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Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

7 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

3 variants
41.3mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,100MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Navy Scuba Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Navy Scuba Auto

4 variants
40/43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$975MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

 
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$900MSRP
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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Reef

5 variants · Trident
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
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Glycine Unisex Combat Sub Bronze 39mm Automatic Watch GL0517
Glycine

Unisex Combat Sub Bronze 39mm Automatic Watch GL0517

8 variants
39mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,550MSRP
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Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B
Orient

75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

 
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$405MSRP
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Yema Navygraf Heritage
Yema

Navygraf Heritage

2 variants · Navygraf
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$990MSRP
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DOXA SUB 200
DOXA

SUB 200

8 variants
42mm·200m WR
$1,290MSRP
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Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300
Christopher Ward
Atoll

C60 Atoll 300

Ref. C60-40ADA31S00W1-B0
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,320MSRP
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Cheaper alternatives· 10

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Orient Diver Watch
Orient

Diver Watch

7 variants · Diver
41.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$285MSRP
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Orient AA02 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAA02

AA02 Diver Watch

3 variants · AA02
41.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$285MSRP
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Orient Kanno
Orient

Kanno

4 variants
44mm·Automatic·200m WR
$320MSRP
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Seiko DressKX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

DressKX

4 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

5 Sports Field series

18 variants
36.4/39.4/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Swatch Blurang
Swatch

Blurang

Ref. YIS430
42mm·Automatic
$260MSRP
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Swatch Sistem Slate
Swatch

Sistem Slate

Ref. YIB400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
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Swatch Petite Seconde Black
Swatch

Petite Seconde Black

Ref. SY23S400
42mm·Automatic
$250MSRP
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Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch
Timex

Marlin Automatic 40mm Leather Strap Watch

 
40mm·Automatic
$299MSRP
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Timex Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Eco-Conscious Fabric Strap Watch

 
39mm·Automatic
$309MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

DOXA SUB 250T GMT
DOXA

SUB 250T GMT

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·250m WR
$2,790MSRP
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Breitling Superocean Automatic
Breitling

Superocean Automatic

20 variants · Superocean
36/42/44/46mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,700MSRP
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DOXA SUB 300
DOXA

SUB 300

8 variants
42.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,890MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

2 variants · Prospex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

 
40mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,550MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch
Seiko

Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

2 variants · Prospex Marinemaster
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,800MSRP
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Breitling Avenger Automatic 42 Night Mission
Breitling

Avenger Automatic 42 Night Mission

Ref. S17328101B1X1
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$6,600MSRP
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Breitling Avenger Automatic 42 America250
Breitling

Avenger Automatic 42 America250

 
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$5,100MSRP
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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Lumière Limited Edition
Christopher Ward
Trident

C60 Trident Lumière Limited Edition

Ref. C60-41C3H31T0KY0-RKW
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,145MSRP
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Norqain Adventure NEVEREST 40mm Limited Edition
Norqain

Adventure NEVEREST 40mm Limited Edition

 
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$5,028MSRP
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Marathon Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic
Marathon
OSAR

Arctic OSAR 41mm Automatic

 
41mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,800MSRP
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Yema Skin Diver CMM.20
Yema

Skin Diver CMM.20

3 variants · Skin Diver
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,372MSRP
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