Which is cheaper, the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019) or the Dryden Heartlander Automatic?

At MSRP the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019) is the cheaper of the two at $205, against $600 for the Dryden Heartlander Automatic — a $395 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019) or the Dryden Heartlander Automatic?

The Dryden Heartlander Automatic wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019) — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019) or the Dryden Heartlander Automatic?

The Dryden Heartlander Automatic is rated to 101m versus 100m for the Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019).

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Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)vsDryden Heartlander Automatic

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Cronos Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)

L6019

MSRP $205

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Dryden Heartlander Automatic

MSRP $600

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)36mm

Heartlander Automatic38mm

Power Reserve

Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)—

Heartlander Automatic—

Water Resistance

Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)100m

Heartlander Automatic101m

MSRP

Explorer 36mm Diver (L6019)$205

Heartlander Automatic$600

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

—

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Enamel

Goldfinch

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

—

Miyota 9039

Type

—

Automatic

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$205

$600

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