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Dryden PathfindervsNodus Obscura II - DLC

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Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
Obscura II - DLC
NodusObscura II - DLC
MSRP $725

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
Obscura II - DLC38mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
Obscura II - DLC41h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
Obscura II - DLC100m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
Obscura II - DLC$725

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
201m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
TMI NH38
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$725

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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.

Nodus Obscura II - DLC

Owners widely praise the Nodus Obscura II - DLC for its high quality and value, with one owner calling it their first tactical watch that lives up to the hype. Reviewers highlight the novel "Exposure Gauge Complication" bezel, designed for photographers using the Sunny 16 rule, as a well-executed feature. The TMI NH38 movement is considered basic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Obscura II - DLC highly for its unique bezel complication and strong value proposition at $650.

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