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Dryden PathfindervsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
201m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Steel
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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