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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsTudor Pelagos Ultra

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Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
Pelagos Ultra
TudorPelagos Ultra
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
Pelagos Ultra40mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
Pelagos Ultra65h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
Pelagos Ultra1,000m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
Pelagos Ultra$6,900

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
11.2mm
14.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
Satin
Water Resistance
101m
1000m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Goldfinch
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
MT5612-U
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
65h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$6,900

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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.

Tudor Pelagos Ultra

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is praised for its 1000 meters of water resistance, METAS-certified Calibre MT5612-U movement, and fully lumed dial and bezel. Reviewers highlight its titanium case and self-adjusting clasp as key features. The Tudor Pelagos Ultra is slightly larger at 43mm than some other models in the line but wears comfortably. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tudor Pelagos Ultra highly for its technical specifications and comfortable wearability as a flagship dive watch.

From video reviewers

The Tudor Pelagos Ultra's all-titanium construction provides a lightweight and durable case. One weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the helium release valve is a notable feature or a drawback for a more streamlined design.

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