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Dryden PathfindervsVaer Atlas

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

Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
Atlas
VaerAtlas
MSRP $699

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
Atlas38mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
Atlas40h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
Atlas100m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
Atlas$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
11.8mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Water Resistance
201m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Cream

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$699

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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.

Vaer Atlas

The Vaer Atlas is widely praised as a versatile everyday watch, with its 100m water resistance and screw-down crown noted as key strengths. Owners appreciate the inclusion of both rubber and nylon straps. One owner found the orange dial color not precisely as expected. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vaer Atlas a great value for its robust features and everyday wearability.

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