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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsPinion Neutron

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

Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
Neutron
PinionNeutron
MSRP $1,600

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
Neutron38mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
Neutron40h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
Neutron100m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
Neutron$1,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Thickness
11.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Goldfinch
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
40h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$1,600

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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.

Pinion Neutron

The Pinion Neutron is widely praised for its refined 38mm design, detailed guilloché dial, and high build quality. Owners highlight the very well-finished case and amazing dial, with one noting the movement is regulated to within ±5 seconds per day. The watch is considered a strong contender at its price point, though one owner found the OEM straps to be poor and replaced them with an aftermarket option. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Pinion Neutron highly for its exceptional dial finishing and refined case design at its price.

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