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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsMr Jones Watches Daydreamer

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Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
Daydreamer
Mr Jones WatchesDaydreamer
MSRP $225

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
Daydreamer
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
Daydreamer40h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
Daydreamer
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
Daydreamer$225

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Casual
Diameter
38mm
Thickness
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Goldfinch
Limited edition (300 pieces)

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$225

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What people say

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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.

Mr Jones Watches Daydreamer

Owners widely praise the Mr Jones Watches Daydreamer for its super colorful, whimsical, and fun design, with one owner finding it a lighthearted and retro addition to their collection. However, multiple owners have noted that the central seconds indicator sometimes stops ticking, with one owner confirming this as a defect and expressing hope for warranty service. On balance, owners appreciate the unique aesthetic of the Mr Jones Watches Daydreamer, despite some concerns regarding the reliability of its central seconds indicator.

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