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Dryden PathfindervsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

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

Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz
MSRP $1,300

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz60m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz$1,300

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Thickness
11.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Water Resistance
201m
60m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,300

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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.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz is widely praised for its high-accuracy Swiss Made ETA F06.412 HeavyDrive-PreciDrive quartz movement, rated at +/- 10 seconds per year, and its tritium lume. Reviewers and owners highlight its functional tool-watch appeal, noting the sandblasted steel case with an asymmetric design, excellent bi-directional bezel action, and drilled lug holes. Some owners find it perfectly suited for sport/rugged use, though not necessarily as an everyday watch. One owner points out that the case's distinctive asymmetry deviates from current aesthetic trends. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV-D Quartz highly for its robust build and exceptional timekeeping accuracy at its price point.

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