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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsSternglas Merion

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Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
Merion200m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
11.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
49mm
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Goldfinch
Lume
None
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$701

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What people say

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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.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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