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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsSchofield Obscura

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Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
Obscura
SchofieldObscura
MSRP $12,139

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
Obscura44mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
Obscura57h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
Obscura200m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
Obscura$12,139

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Diameter
38mm
44mm
Thickness
11.2mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
52.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Damascus Steel
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Goldfinch
Dark Grey
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Unitas 6498-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
57h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$12,139

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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.

Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

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