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Astor + Banks AB ClásicovsDryden Heartlander Automatic

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

AB Clásico
Astor + BanksAB Clásico
MSRP $1,500
Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
AB Clásico40mm
Heartlander Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
AB Clásico40h
Heartlander Automatic40h
Water Resistance
AB Clásico50m
Heartlander Automatic101m
MSRP
AB Clásico$1,500
Heartlander Automatic$600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Goldfinch

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 6497-1
Miyota 9039
Type
Manual
Automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$600

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What people say

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Astor + Banks AB Clásico

The Astor + Banks Silver is praised for its nice finishing on the case and dial, with a nice texture on the dial. The watch's lug-to-lug fit is relatively slim, making it comfortable to wear. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which could be a bit brighter.

Dryden Heartlander Automatic

The Dryden Heartlander Automatic is widely praised for its versatility, comfortable 38mm case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and excellent dial variety. Reviewers highlight its value at $500, noting good finishing, a domed sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. The tapering bracelet with solid links is also considered comfortable. One owner notes the crown may protrude slightly and irritate some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Heartlander Automatic highly for its combination of wearability, features, and value.

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