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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.2mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48.6mm
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
9S66
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$6,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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