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Dryden Heartlander Solar
Finding alternatives to

Alternatives to the Dryden Heartlander Solar

44 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Field
MSRP
$279
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Dryden Heartlander Solar is the Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch ($370) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. From the independents, the Milifortic Affordable 39mm Day-Date Field Automatic 24 Hour Watches M097 is the standout microbrand take — field watch and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Hamilton Khaki Field Auto ($845) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

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44 matches

Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Milifortic Affordable 39mm Day-Date Field Automatic 24 Hour Watches M097
Miliforticmicro
Milifortic Field Watch

Affordable 39mm Day-Date Field Automatic 24 Hour Watches M097

Ref. M097
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$177MSRP
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Vaer 40mm Automatic
Vaermicro
Tactical Field

40mm Automatic

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$659MSRP
vsCompare with the Dryden Heartlander Solar
Wolbrook Outrider Automatic
Wolbrookmicro

Outrider Automatic

6 variants · Outrider
39.5mm·Automatic·150m WR
$442MSRP
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Vaer Field
Vaermicro

Field

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$329MSRP
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DuFrane Watches Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch
DuFrane Watchesmicro

Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$999MSRP
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Resco SP Field Watch - DLC
Rescomicro

SP Field Watch - DLC

5 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,505MSRP
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Wolbrook Outrider Professional
Wolbrookmicro

Outrider Professional

3 variants · Outrider
39.5mm·Automatic·150m WR
$510MSRP
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S.U.F Helsinki 180
S.U.F Helsinkimicro
180a

180

4 variants
38.7mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,552MSRP
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Resco SP Field Watch - Stainless (Polished/Blasted)
Rescomicro

SP Field Watch - Stainless (Polished/Blasted)

10 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,305MSRP
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BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Titanium Field Watch-AMT143M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Titanium Field Watch-AMT143M

2 variants
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$101MSRP
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BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Titanium Field Watch-AMT163M
BERNYmicro

BERNY-Men Automatic Titanium Field Watch-AMT163M

6 variants
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$129MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Carbon Black
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Carbon Black

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variants · AC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

5 Sports Field series

18 variants
36.4/39.4/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Damasko DK36
Damaskomicro

DK36

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Damasko DK37
Damaskomicro

DK37

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
Orient

Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

3 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Automatic
$310MSRP
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Timex Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic 41mm HNBR Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic 41mm HNBR Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$479MSRP
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Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$550MSRP
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Timex Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
39mm·Automatic
$339MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175
Bulova
Vintage Sea Hunter

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 7
Orient

Bambino Version 7

6 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Automatic
$330MSRP
vsCompare with the Dryden Heartlander Solar
Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

23 variants
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
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Seiko DressKX
Seiko
5 Sports SKX series

DressKX

4 variants · 5 Sports SKX series
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Hamilton Khaki Field Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto

4 variants
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

3 variants
37/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field King Auto

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$845MSRP
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Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical
Seiko

Prospex Land Mechanical

3 variants · Prospex Land
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
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Bremont Broadsword
Bremont

Broadsword

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,850MSRP
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Fortis Flieger F-39
Fortis

Flieger F-39

4 variants · Ref. F-39
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0574
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0574

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$825MSRP
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Yema Flygraf Pilot
Yema

Flygraf Pilot

2 variants · Flygraf
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$990MSRP
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Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

4 variants · Ref. F-41
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
vsCompare with the Dryden Heartlander Solar
Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0583
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0583

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Homages & lookalikes· 8

Watches that share this design language — confirmed homages, close tributes, and lookalikes, including the classics that inspired the look. Hidden when nothing in the catalog is related.

San Martin San Martin Stainless Steel NH35 SN0132
San Martinhomage

San Martin Stainless Steel NH35 SN0132

3 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$238MSRP
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Baltany Military Quartz Chrono With Calendar Watches S5045
Baltanyhomage

Military Quartz Chrono With Calendar Watches S5045

 
42mm·Quartz·100m WR
$140MSRP
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Baltany Two-color Luminous 36mm Small Military Watch S2005
Baltanyhomage

Two-color Luminous 36mm Small Military Watch S2005

 
36mm
—MSRP
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San Martin San Martin Retro Pilot YN55 SN0143
San Martinhomage

San Martin Retro Pilot YN55 SN0143

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$168MSRP
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Pagani Design PD-1717
Pagani Designhomage
Automatic

PD-1717

4 variants
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$223MSRP
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San Martin San Martin Vintage Master SN0113W
San Martinhomage

San Martin Vintage Master SN0113W

2 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$238MSRP
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STEELDIVE SD1930 No Date
STEELDIVEhomage

SD1930 No Date

Ref. SD1930
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$124MSRP
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STEELDIVE SD1928T
STEELDIVEhomage

SD1928T

 
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$119MSRP
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