Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsTissot PR516

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Dryden Heartlander Automatic at true scale

Heartlander Automatic

Tissot PR516 at true scale

PR516

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

n/a

Thickness

11.2mm

11.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

101m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$650

lowest

$825

Movement

Miyota 9039

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Sport
Thickness
11.2mm
11.18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
n/a
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Goldfinch
White
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
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Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$825
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Dryden Heartlander Automatic

The Dryden Heartlander Automatic is widely praised for its versatility and comfortable 38mm case, with reviewers highlighting its excellent dial options and value at $500. Owners appreciate the solid finishing and the tapering bracelet with solid links, while the Miyota 9039 movement is noted as being regulated in the US. One reviewer flags that the crown may protrude and irritate some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Heartlander Automatic highly for its well-executed design and value proposition.

Tissot PR516

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot PR516 for its robust build quality, vintage motorsport aesthetics, and accessible price point, with many appreciating its historical connections and the 38mm case size. Some owners find the dial bland and the fixed bezel disappointing, while others note that its 14mm thickness and substantial lug-to-lug may feel large on smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot PR516 highly for its blend of heritage design and modern build at an attractive price.

From video reviewers

The value proposition against competitors is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on the case size, with mentions of 40mm and 38mm.