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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGJ259

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Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
SBGJ25940mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
SBGJ25955h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
SBGJ259100m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
SBGJ259$7,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
GMT
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9S86
Power Reserve
40h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$7,700

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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 SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

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