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Dryden PathfindervsGlycine Airman Contemporary GMT

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Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
Airman Contemporary GMT
GlycineAirman Contemporary GMT
MSRP $2,850

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
Airman Contemporary GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
Airman Contemporary GMT48h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
Airman Contemporary GMT100m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
Airman Contemporary GMT$2,850

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
201m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Steel
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
Luminous

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
SW330-2
Power Reserve
40h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$2,850

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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.

Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT for its outstanding value and attractive design, noting its ability to track three time zones and the functional dual 12-hour and 24-hour dial with a precisely toothed, free-spinning bezel that can be locked. Some owners find the GMT hand's similarity to the minute hand frustrating, and the ETA movement can exhibit a misaligned GMT hand. One owner notes the lume pips are weaker than the hands, while another highlights its 200m water resistance and considered it a great beater. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT highly for its unique functionality and value proposition.

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