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Compass Timepieces ExplorervsDryden Pathfinder

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Explorer
Compass TimepiecesExplorer
Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Explorer42mm
Pathfinder41mm
Power Reserve
Explorer39h
Pathfinder40h
Water Resistance
Explorer100m
Pathfinder201m
MSRP
Explorer—
Pathfinder$650

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
—
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
—
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
47mm
Lug Width
—
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
201m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Steel

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
39h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
—
$650
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