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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsSeiko Essentials Solar

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Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
Essentials Solar
SeikoEssentials Solar
MSRP $375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
Essentials Solar30.5mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
Essentials Solar40h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
Essentials Solar
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
Essentials Solar$375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
30.5mm
Thickness
11.2mm
6.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
37.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
12mm
Water Resistance
101m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Goldfinch
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
V115
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$375

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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.

Seiko Essentials Solar

Owners find the Seiko Essentials Solar a beautiful and lightweight daily wear, particularly for its value on the grey market. One owner noted the 41mm size did not appear large in person. A single owner reported an orange stripe on a stopwatch button detached due to heat. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Solar highly for its attractive aesthetic and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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