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Dryden PathfindervsOrient Star Contemporary Date

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Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
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Contemporary Date
Orient StarContemporary Date
MSRP $445
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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
Contemporary Date42mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder—
Contemporary Date50h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
Contemporary Date50m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
Contemporary Date$445

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Mechanical
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
—
—
Water Resistance
201m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
—
Yes
Dial Color
Steel
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Orient F6N43
Power Reserve
0h
50h
Jewels
0
22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$445
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