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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsNivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic's attractive 38mm case proportions and impressive build quality for its $750 price. One owner notes it performs extremely well and shows normal desk diving marks on the clasp. Accuracy figures range from +6 to +9 seconds per day. The Soprod P024 movement has a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer found the included rally strap mismatched. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic highly for its case proportions and build quality at the price.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic36h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic100m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
Super Antarctic 38mm Automatic$945

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Thickness
11.2mm
10.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
101m
100m
Caseback
Engraved

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Goldfinch
Blue
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
0h
36h
Jewels
0
18
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$945
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