Which is cheaper, the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) or the Dryden Pathfinder?

At MSRP the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) is the cheaper of the two at $225, against $650 for the Dryden Pathfinder — a $425 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) or the Dryden Pathfinder?

The Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) wears larger at 44mm versus 41mm for the Dryden Pathfinder — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) or the Dryden Pathfinder?

The Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) is rated to 2000m versus 201m for the Dryden Pathfinder.

What movement does the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) run compared to the Dryden Pathfinder?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009) uses the Seiko NH35 and the Dryden Pathfinder uses the Miyota 9015.

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Cronos Sub Diver 44mm (6009)

6009

MSRP $225

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Dryden Pathfinder

MSRP $650

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sub Diver 44mm (6009)44mm

Pathfinder41mm

Power Reserve

Sub Diver 44mm (6009)—

Pathfinder—

Water Resistance

Sub Diver 44mm (6009)2,000m

Pathfinder201m

MSRP

Sub Diver 44mm (6009)$225

Pathfinder$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Diameter

44mm

41mm

Thickness

17.1mm

11.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.8mm

47mm

Lug Width

—

20mm

Finish

316L stainless steel

—

Water Resistance

2000m

201m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

—

Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Steel

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Miyota 9015

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$225

$650

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