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Compass Timepieces ExplorervsDryden Heartlander Solar

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Explorer
Compass TimepiecesExplorer
Heartlander Solar
DrydenHeartlander Solar
MSRP $279
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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Explorer42mm
Heartlander Solar38mm
Power Reserve
Explorer39h
Heartlander Solar40h
Water Resistance
Explorer100m
Heartlander Solar101m
MSRP
Explorer—
Heartlander Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
—
Field
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
—
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
—
46mm
Lug Width
—
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
101m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
White
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2824-2
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Power Reserve
39h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
—
$279
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