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Dryden PathfindervsOrient Bambino Solar Quartz

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

Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
Bambino Solar Quartz
OrientBambino Solar Quartz
MSRP $265

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
Bambino Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
Bambino Solar Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38.4mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
43.5mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
201m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Steel
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
VS213
Type
Automatic
Solar

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$265

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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 Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz for its nice finishing and value, with one owner noting it was worth the $220 spent. However, reviewers consistently flag the mineral crystal as a significant drawback, prone to scratches and abrasions. One owner reports the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz wears thinner due to its lighter movement and less robust construction. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz highly for its finishing and value, despite the mineral crystal's susceptibility to scratches.

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