Which is cheaper, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Seestern S406-2?

At MSRP the Seestern S406-2 is the cheaper of the two at $236, against $650 for the Dryden Pathfinder — a $414 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Seestern S406-2?

The Seestern S406-2 wears larger at 42mm versus 41mm for the Dryden Pathfinder — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Seestern S406-2?

The Dryden Pathfinder is rated to 201m versus 200m for the Seestern S406-2.

What movement does the Dryden Pathfinder run compared to the Seestern S406-2?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Dryden Pathfinder uses the Miyota 9015 and the Seestern S406-2 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Dryden PathfindervsSeestern S406-2

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Dryden Pathfinder

MSRP $650

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Seestern S406-2

300t-s406-2-01

MSRP $236

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pathfinder41mm

S406-242mm

Power Reserve

Pathfinder—

S406-241h

Water Resistance

Pathfinder201m

S406-2200m

MSRP

Pathfinder$650

S406-2$236

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Steel

—

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$236

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