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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsPhoibos Apollo

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Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
Apollo
PhoibosApollo
MSRP $460

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
Apollo39mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
Apollo40h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
Apollo200m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.2mm
11mm
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$460

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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.

Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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