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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsPraesidus Arctic Field

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Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
Arctic Field
PraesidusArctic Field
MSRP $195

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
Arctic Field34mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
Arctic Field40h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
Arctic Field50m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
Arctic Field$195

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
34mm
Thickness
11.2mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Goldfinch
Gray

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
TMI VH-31 Meca-Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$195

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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.

Praesidus Arctic Field

The Praesidus Arctic Field is noted for its good readability and a faux patina that suits its style, with a blue anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal being a welcome detail. One reviewer highlights its 38mm titanium case with a brushed finish and 11.35mm thickness as well-crafted and elegant. On balance, reviewers find the Praesidus Arctic Field to be a readable and well-finished field watch.

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