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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsBrew Metric Lite

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

Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
Metric Lite
BrewMetric Lite
MSRP $375

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
Metric Lite30mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
Metric Lite
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
Metric Lite50m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
Metric Lite$375

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Field
Mechanical
Diameter
38mm
30mm
Thickness
11.2mm
10.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
34mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
101m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Goldfinch
Applied Index Markers
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6T27
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$375

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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.

Brew Metric Lite

The Brew Metric Lite is praised for its comfortable wear and attractive dial. Owners note the Miyota 6T27 automatic movement, which offers a 40-hour power reserve and features a signed rotor. It includes applied indices with polished "mountain-top" details and lume pips. Some owners, however, express a desire for a larger case and crown. Overall, owners appreciate the Brew Metric Lite for its comfortable wear and beautiful dial.

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