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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsNodus Sector II Sport

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Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
Sector II Sport
NodusSector II Sport
MSRP $525

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
Sector II Sport38mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
Sector II Sport41h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
Sector II Sport100m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
Sector II Sport$525

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Thickness
11.2mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Goldfinch
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
TMI NH38 (no-date)
Power Reserve
40h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$525

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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.

Nodus Sector II Sport

Owners widely praise the Nodus Sector II Sport for its comfortable 38mm wearability, unique three-level sector dial with applied indices, and thin case. Accuracy varies, with one owner reporting plus 4 seconds per day. Criticisms include a bulky clasp with sharp edges, a strong blue AR coating, and the non-reversible bronze bezel patina. The use of an NH38 movement in a watch priced over $500 is also noted. Overall, owners rate the Nodus Sector II Sport highly for its comfortable wearability and unique dial design.

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