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Dryden Heartlander SolarvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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Heartlander Solar
DrydenHeartlander Solar
MSRP $279
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Solar38mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Solar40h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Solar101m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
Heartlander Solar$279
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
12mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$1,083

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What people say

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Dryden Heartlander Solar

The Dryden Heartlander Solar is widely praised for its wearability, with its 38mm case and thin profile making it a versatile, go-anywhere watch. Owners and reviewers highlight its exceptional lume, comfortable president-style bracelet, and compelling $500 price point. The solar power feature is appreciated for its convenience, eliminating the need for winding. Some owners note the 38mm case can feel small on wrists just under seven inches, and one reviewer flags that the prominent crown may irritate some wearers. The use of a Miyota movement is seen as a positive for durability and affordability. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Heartlander Solar highly for its excellent wearability and value at the $500 price point.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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