Which is cheaper, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

At MSRP the Dryden Pathfinder is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $6,900 for the Tudor Pelagos Ultra — a $6,250 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

The Dryden Pathfinder wears larger at 41mm versus 40mm for the Tudor Pelagos Ultra — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

The Dryden Pathfinder is rated to 201m versus 100m for the Tudor Pelagos Ultra.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra carries a 65-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dryden Pathfinder.

What movement does the Dryden Pathfinder run compared to the Tudor Pelagos Ultra?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Dryden Pathfinder uses the Miyota 9015 and the Tudor Pelagos Ultra uses the MT5612-U.

Side by side

Dryden PathfindervsTudor Pelagos Ultra

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

Dryden Pathfinder

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MSRP $650

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

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MSRP $6,900

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pathfinder41mm

Pelagos Ultra40mm

Power Reserve

Pathfinder40h

Pelagos Ultra65h

Water Resistance

Pathfinder201m

Pelagos Ultra100m

MSRP

Pathfinder$650

Pelagos Ultra$6,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Thickness

11.8mm

14.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

46mm

Lug Width

20mm

22mm

Material

316L Stainless Steel

Titanium

Finish

Brushed and polished

Satin

Water Resistance

201m

100m

Caseback

Solid

Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Steel

—

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

MT5612-U

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

65h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$6,900

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is praised for its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified Calibre MT5612-U movement, and fully lumed dial and bezel. Reviewers highlight its titanium case and self-adjusting clasp as key features. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is slightly larger at 43mm than some other models in the line but wears comfortably. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos Ultra highly for its technical specifications and comfortable wearability as a flagship dive watch.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra's all-titanium construction provides a lightweight and durable case. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the helium release valve is a notable feature or a drawback for a more streamlined design.

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