Which is cheaper, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Longines PRIMALUNA?

At MSRP the Dryden Pathfinder is the cheaper of the two at $650, against $1,950 for the Longines PRIMALUNA — a $1,300 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Longines PRIMALUNA?

The Dryden Pathfinder wears larger at 41mm versus 30mm for the Longines PRIMALUNA — a 11mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dryden Pathfinder or the Longines PRIMALUNA?

The Dryden Pathfinder is rated to 201m versus 30m for the Longines PRIMALUNA.

What movement does the Dryden Pathfinder run compared to the Longines PRIMALUNA?

The Dryden Pathfinder runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Longines PRIMALUNA runs a quartz (L257.2).

Side by side

Dryden PathfindervsLongines PRIMALUNA

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

Dryden Pathfinder

dryden-pathfinder-automatic-diver-sunshine-yellow-steel-12-hour

MSRP $650

Longines PRIMALUNA

L8.142.4.97.6

MSRP $1,950

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Pathfinder41mm

PRIMALUNA30mm

Power Reserve

Pathfinder40h

PRIMALUNA40h

Water Resistance

Pathfinder201m

PRIMALUNA30m

MSRP

Pathfinder$650

PRIMALUNA$1,950

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

Both sides

Dial Color

Steel

Blue

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

L257.2

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

25,200 vph

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$650

$1,950

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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.

Owners widely praise the Longines PRIMALUNA for its attractive style and understated 26.5mm size, with some preferring the automatic for its craftsmanship and heirloom quality. The redesigned 34mm model features an automatic movement, date complication, and polished case design, available in steel or bi-metal with various dial and strap options. Accuracy averages a loss of 1.3 seconds per day across six positions, running 3-4 seconds slower on the wrist, which is within COSC standards. Prices range from EUR 2,850 to EUR 6,600. Overall, owners rate the Longines PRIMALUNA highly for its appealing design and reliable automatic movement.

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