Which is cheaper, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Farer WORLD TIMER?

At MSRP the Dryden Pathfinder is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,575 for the Farer WORLD TIMER — a $925 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Farer WORLD TIMER?

The Dryden Pathfinder wears larger at 41mm versus 39mm for the Farer WORLD TIMER — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Farer WORLD TIMER?

The Dryden Pathfinder is rated to 201m versus 100m for the Farer WORLD TIMER.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Farer WORLD TIMER?

The Farer WORLD TIMER carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dryden Pathfinder.

Side by side

Dryden PathfindervsFarer WORLD TIMER

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Dryden Pathfinder

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MSRP $650

Farer WORLD TIMER

foxe-gold

MSRP $1,575

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pathfinder41mm

WORLD TIMER39mm

Power Reserve

Pathfinder40h

WORLD TIMER56h

Water Resistance

Pathfinder201m

WORLD TIMER100m

MSRP

Pathfinder$650

WORLD TIMER$1,575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Steel

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Sellita SW331-2

Type

Automatic

—

Power Reserve

40h

56h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$1,575

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its detailed dial work, including bronze inlay patina and shiny minute markers, as well as its powerful lume and gorgeous case finishing. The 39mm sizing is considered perfect by some reviewers, offering a blend of function and elegance that punches above its price point, while others find the matching blue dial hinders legibility. One owner noted the bracelet lacked microadjusts. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its detailed dial work and versatile case finishing at its price.

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