Which is cheaper, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Dryden Heartlander Automatic?

At MSRP the Dryden Heartlander Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $600, against $2,200 for the Aera Instruments C-1 — a $1,600 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Dryden Heartlander Automatic?

The Aera Instruments C-1 wears larger at 42mm versus 38mm for the Dryden Heartlander Automatic — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Dryden Heartlander Automatic?

The Dryden Heartlander Automatic is rated to 101m versus 100m for the Aera Instruments C-1.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Aera Instruments C-1 or the Dryden Heartlander Automatic?

The Aera Instruments C-1 carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dryden Heartlander Automatic.

What movement does the Aera Instruments C-1 run compared to the Dryden Heartlander Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aera Instruments C-1 uses the SW510 BH B and the Dryden Heartlander Automatic uses the Miyota 9039.

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Aera Instruments C-1vsDryden Heartlander Automatic

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Aera Instruments C-1

MSRP $2,200

Dryden Heartlander Automatic

dryden-heartlander-38mm-automatic-field-watch-goldfinch

MSRP $600

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C-142mm

Heartlander Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

C-156h

Heartlander Automatic40h

Water Resistance

C-1100m

Heartlander Automatic101m

MSRP

C-1$2,200

Heartlander Automatic$600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Cloud

Goldfinch

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW510 BH B

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$2,200

$600

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