Which is cheaper, the Dryden Pathfinder or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

At MSRP the Dryden Pathfinder is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $2,570 for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue — a $1,920 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dryden Pathfinder or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

The Dryden Pathfinder wears larger at 41mm versus 37.5mm for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue — a 3.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dryden Pathfinder or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

The Dryden Pathfinder is rated to 201m versus 50m for the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dryden Pathfinder or the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

The NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue carries a 53 hours-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dryden Pathfinder.

What movement does the Dryden Pathfinder run compared to the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue?

The Dryden Pathfinder runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue runs a manual (DUW 4001).

Side by side

Dryden PathfindervsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

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

Dryden Pathfinder

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MSRP $650

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

166

MSRP $2,570

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pathfinder41mm

Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm

Power Reserve

Pathfinder40h

Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh

Water Resistance

Pathfinder201m

Tangente 38 midnight blue50m

MSRP

Pathfinder$650

Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Steel

Blue

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

DUW 4001

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

40h

53 hoursh

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$2,570

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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.

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NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its simple Bauhaus design, thin and light wearability, and German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement. Owners note the galvanized white silver-plated dial and tempered blue steel hands contribute to its appeal. The 37.5mm case is reported to wear larger than its dimensions, while some find the 35mm size perfect, others feel it lacks immediate appeal and appears "puny" compared to larger watches, though its details are appreciated up close. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its understated Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability.

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