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Dryden PathfindervsGlycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT

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Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT
GlycineAirman Vintage The Chief GMT
MSRP $2,900

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT48h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT30m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
Airman Vintage The Chief GMT$2,900

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
201m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Steel
White
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
$2,900

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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 Vintage The Chief GMT

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT for its historical significance and homage to the 1953 original. However, one owner notes criticism regarding the main hour hand being a 12-hour hand on a 24-hour dial, which hinders its intended use and compromises the bezel's functionality, leading to a return. On balance, owners value the Glycine Airman Vintage The Chief GMT for its historical connection, though a functional critique exists regarding its hour hand implementation.

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