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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsPagani Design PD-YS029

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Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
PD-YS029
Pagani DesignPD-YS029
MSRP $171

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
PD-YS02942mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
PD-YS02940h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
PD-YS029100m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
PD-YS029$171

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
11.2mm
12mm
Lug Width
20mm
26.2mm
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$171

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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-YS029

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-YS029's attractive design and bracelet. However, the 42mm case size is frequently cited as too large, particularly with the integrated bracelet, and some owners dislike the prominent dial text. Some owners also express a desire for AR coating on the crystal. On balance, owners value the Pagani Design PD-YS029 for its aesthetics and bracelet, but the 42mm sizing presents a significant drawback for many.

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