Which is cheaper, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Tissot Tradition?

At MSRP the Tissot Tradition is the cheaper of the two at $450, against $650 for the Dryden Pathfinder — a $200 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Tissot Tradition?

The Tissot Tradition 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 Tissot Tradition?

The Dryden Pathfinder is rated to 201m versus 30m for the Tissot Tradition.

What movement does the Dryden Pathfinder run compared to the Tissot Tradition?

The Dryden Pathfinder runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Tissot Tradition runs a quartz.

Side by side

Dryden PathfindervsTissot Tradition

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

Dryden Pathfinder

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MSRP $650

Tissot Tradition

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MSRP $450

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pathfinder41mm

Tradition42mm

Power Reserve

Pathfinder40h

Tradition40h

Water Resistance

Pathfinder201m

Tradition30m

MSRP

Pathfinder$650

Tradition$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

Dial Color

Steel

Silver

Indices

Applied

Roman and indexes

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$450

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Owners widely praise the Tissot Tradition for its comfortable wearability, specifically citing its 7.5mm slim case. One owner found the Tissot Tradition served him well after his first watch broke. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Tradition highly for its slim and comfortable case design.

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