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Dryden PathfindervsSternglas Naos XL Automatik

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Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
Naos XL Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
Naos XL Automatik
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
Naos XL Automatik50m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
Naos XL Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
201m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$463

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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.

Sternglas Naos XL Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik as an amazing and best affordable automatic Bauhaus watch for its price. However, some owners find the 42mm case size too large, with one describing it as resembling a "flying saucer" on a 7.25-inch wrist, and another noting its unsuitability for a predominantly white dial. The Miyota movement is described as just okay. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik highly for its value proposition as an affordable Bauhaus automatic.

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