Which is bigger, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Laco DC-3?

The Laco DC-3 wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Dryden Pathfinder — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Laco DC-3?

The Dryden Pathfinder is rated to 201m versus 50m for the Laco DC-3.

What movement does the Dryden Pathfinder run compared to the Laco DC-3?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Dryden Pathfinder uses the Miyota 9015 and the Laco DC-3 uses the Miyota 821.

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Dryden PathfindervsLaco DC-3

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Dryden Pathfinder

MSRP $650

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Laco DC-3

861901

MSRP $650

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8 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pathfinder41mm

DC-342mm

Power Reserve

Pathfinder—

DC-3—

Water Resistance

Pathfinder201m

DC-350m

MSRP

Pathfinder$650

DC-3$650

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Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Steel

—

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Miyota 821

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