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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsPagani Design PD-1690

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Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
PD-1690
Pagani DesignPD-1690
MSRP $149

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
PD-169040mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
PD-169042h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
PD-1690200m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
PD-1690$149

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
11mm
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Goldfinch
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$149

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1690

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1690 for its Tiffany blue dial, a rare feature under $300. However, the finishing on the indices is noted as a disappointment, and the "P.t. Time" text is considered unnecessary dial clutter. On balance, owners are drawn to the PD-1690 for its distinctive dial color at an accessible price point.

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