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Dryden PathfindervsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Pathfinder
DrydenPathfinder
MSRP $650
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pathfinder41mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Pathfinder40h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Pathfinder201m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Pathfinder$650
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
201m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Steel
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$239

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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.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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