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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsVaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

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Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11.2mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Goldfinch
40mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$199

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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.

Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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