Which is cheaper, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Squale 1521?

At MSRP the Dryden Pathfinder is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,265 for the Squale 1521 — a $615 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 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 Squale 1521?

The Squale 1521 is rated to 500m versus 201m for the Dryden Pathfinder.

What movement does the Dryden Pathfinder run compared to the Squale 1521?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Dryden Pathfinder uses the Miyota 9015 and the Squale 1521 uses the Sellita SW200-1.

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Dryden PathfindervsSquale 1521

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Dryden Pathfinder

MSRP $650

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Squale 1521

1521-classic-leather

MSRP $1,265

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pathfinder41mm

152142mm

Power Reserve

Pathfinder—

152138h

Water Resistance

Pathfinder201m

1521500m

MSRP

Pathfinder$650

1521$1,265

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Dial Color

Steel

—

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Sellita SW200-1

Power Reserve

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$1,265

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