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Dryden PathfindervsSpinnaker Dark Purple

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

Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
Dark Purple
SpinnakerDark Purple
MSRP $289

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
Dark Purple45mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
Dark Purple40h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
Dark Purple550m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
Dark Purple$289

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
45mm
Thickness
11.8mm
21mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
201m
550m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Dark Purple

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
SII NH35A

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$289

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Spinnaker Dark Purple

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dark Purple's build quality and sharp aesthetics, with particular admiration for the stunning purple dial that shines in sunlight and the smooth, bidirectional rotating bezel operated by a crown. One owner notes that Spinnaker makes attractive purple dial watches but criticizes their large size. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dark Purple highly for its stunning dial and smooth bezel action.

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