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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$3,100

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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 SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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