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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11.2mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Goldfinch
Navy

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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