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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsLum-Tec Combat B71

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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.

Lum-Tec Combat B71

Owners widely praise the Lum-Tec Combat B7 for its exceptionally bright lume and utilitarian design, with one owner specifically noting the appeal of the Cali dial. Confidence exists in the durability of its DLC coating. Reviewers, however, flag the hands as too short and the date window as less than ideally integrated.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
Combat B7143mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic
Combat B71
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
Combat B71200m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
Combat B71$595

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38mm
43mm
Thickness
11.2mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
51.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Goldfinch

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ronda 515

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$595
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