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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsPagani Design PD-1693 GMT

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Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
PD-1693 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1693 GMT
MSRP $145

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
PD-1693 GMT42mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
PD-1693 GMT43h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
PD-1693 GMT200m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
PD-1693 GMT$145

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.2mm
14mm
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Goldfinch
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Pearl DG5833A
Power Reserve
40h
43h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$145

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT

Owners widely report issues with the DG5833GMT movement in the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT, including the minute hand jumping significantly when setting the time and general unreliability leading to failures within months. While one owner noted timekeeping within +/- 5 seconds per day, others suggest opting for models with the NH34 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT's movement reliability is a significant concern for owners.

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