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Dryden PathfindervsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Thickness
11.8mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Water Resistance
201m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
40mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$199

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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.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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