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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsGrand Seiko STGF359

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Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
STGF359
Grand SeikoSTGF359
MSRP $2,600

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
STGF35928.9mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
STGF35940h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
STGF359100m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
STGF359$2,600

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
38mm
28.9mm
Thickness
11.2mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
35.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
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
4J52
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$2,600

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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 STGF359

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant pairing with an engagement ring. Some owners find the 29mm case size too small for a man's wrist, while others suggest it can be worn by men with smaller wrists, recommending an in-person try-on. One owner notes potential date wheel misalignment requiring servicing. The bracelet has a maximum perimeter of 185mm, with extra links available. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant aesthetic, though its small size is a point of consideration.

From video reviewers

The Grand Seiko STGF359 features a 9F quartz movement with exceptional accuracy, deviating by only +/−10 seconds per year. A drawback of the watch is its 40mm case size, which may be a concern for those with smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the type of movement, with one praising the 9F quartz and the other highlighting the spring drive movement.

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