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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsNivada Grenchen Autochron

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Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
Autochron
Nivada GrenchenAutochron
MSRP $2,495

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
Autochron38mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
Autochron42h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
Autochron200m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
Autochron$2,495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Thickness
11.2mm
38mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
101m
200m
Caseback
Solid
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Goldfinch
Matt Blue Small texture +Super White Lum thick Printed 7506C Super Lum. Dots +White thick Printed logo
Indices
Applied
Baton
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ETA Valjoux 7750
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$2,495

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Autochron

Owners praise the Nivada Grenchen Autochron's dial, with one owner calling it amazing. The Autochron Mechaquartz is noted for its squared profile and the comfort of its expansion bracelet on smaller wrists.

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