Which is cheaper, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Nivada Grenchen Autochron?

At MSRP the Dryden Pathfinder is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $2,495 for the Nivada Grenchen Autochron — a $1,845 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Nivada Grenchen Autochron?

The Dryden Pathfinder wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Nivada Grenchen Autochron — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Nivada Grenchen Autochron?

The Dryden Pathfinder is rated to 201m versus 200m for the Nivada Grenchen Autochron.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Nivada Grenchen Autochron?

The Nivada Grenchen Autochron carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dryden Pathfinder.

What movement does the Dryden Pathfinder run compared to the Nivada Grenchen Autochron?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Dryden Pathfinder uses the Miyota 9015 and the Nivada Grenchen Autochron uses the ETA Valjoux 7750.

Side by side

Dryden PathfindervsNivada Grenchen Autochron

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

Dryden Pathfinder

dryden-pathfinder-automatic-diver-sunshine-yellow-steel-12-hour

MSRP $650

Nivada Grenchen Autochron

Autochron

MSRP $2,495

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pathfinder41mm

Autochron38mm

Power Reserve

Pathfinder40h

Autochron42h

Water Resistance

Pathfinder201m

Autochron200m

MSRP

Pathfinder$650

Autochron$2,495

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Dial Color

Steel

Matt Blue Small texture +Super White Lum thick Printed 7506C Super Lum. Dots +White thick Printed logo

Indices

Applied

Baton

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

ETA Valjoux 7750

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

28 vph

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$2,495

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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.

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Nivada Grenchen Autochron

Owners praise the Nivada Grenchen Autochron's dial, with one owner calling it amazing. The Autochron Mechaquartz is noted for its squared profile and the comfort of its expansion bracelet on smaller wrists.

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