Which is cheaper, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Nodus Nomad?

At MSRP the Nodus Nomad is the cheaper of the two at $575, against $650 for the Dryden Pathfinder — a $75 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Nodus Nomad?

The Dryden Pathfinder wears larger at 41mm versus 38mm for the Nodus Nomad — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Nodus Nomad?

The Dryden Pathfinder is rated to 201m versus 100m for the Nodus Nomad.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Nodus Nomad?

The Nodus Nomad carries a 41-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dryden Pathfinder.

What movement does the Dryden Pathfinder run compared to the Nodus Nomad?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Dryden Pathfinder uses the Miyota 9015 and the Nodus Nomad uses the TMI NH34 (GMT).

Side by side

Dryden PathfindervsNodus Nomad

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

Dryden Pathfinder

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MSRP $650

Nodus Nomad

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MSRP $575

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pathfinder41mm

Nomad38mm

Power Reserve

Pathfinder40h

Nomad41h

Water Resistance

Pathfinder201m

Nomad100m

MSRP

Pathfinder$650

Nomad$575

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Steel

Matte

Lume

None

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

TMI NH34 (GMT)

Power Reserve

40h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$575

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