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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
SBGH26330m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.2mm
13.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
101m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9S85
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$6,200

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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