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Dryden PathfindervsOrient Bambino Version 8

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Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
Bambino Version 8
OrientBambino Version 8
MSRP $295

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
Bambino Version 840.5mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
Bambino Version 840h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
Bambino Version 830m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
Bambino Version 8$295

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
201m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Steel
White

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
F6B22
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$295

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 8

The Orient Bambino Version 8 is widely praised for its elegant, sophisticated, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with a domed crystal creating a 3D dial effect and blue hands noted as beautiful. Owners and reviewers agree it looks significantly more expensive than its price point, with dial finishing that rivals much costlier timepieces. One owner notes the stock leather strap is plasticky and non-tapering. The movement is rated for accuracy between +25/-15 seconds per day and features basic decoration. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 8 highly for its exceptional value and sophisticated appearance.

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