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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGX359

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Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
SBGX35933mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
SBGX35940h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
SBGX359100m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
SBGX359

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
33mm
Thickness
11.2mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
39.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
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
9F51
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600

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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 SBGX359

The Grand Seiko SBGX359 is lauded for its technically advanced 9F51 quartz movement, enabling a compact 33mm x 9.1mm stainless steel case and offering ±10 seconds per year accuracy. Reviewers highlight the refined finishing of its Snowflake dial and 100 meters of water resistance. However, it comes with a US$3,200 price tag, representing a $500 increase over prior 9F models. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGX359 for its compact dimensions and precise quartz movement at the specified price point.

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