Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsTypsim Architect

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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

Typsim Architect at true scale

Architect

Diameter

38mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

45mm

lowest

Thickness

11.2mm

lowest

11.3mm

Water Resistance

101m

highest

100m

MSRP

$650

lowest

$999

Movement

Miyota 9039

Sellita SW300-1

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Casual
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11.2mm
11.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Acrylic
Dial Color
Goldfinch
Black Gilt

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW300-1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$999
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Reviews

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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.

Typsim Architect

The Typsim Architect is lauded for its authentic gilt dial and proprietary ageable Super-LumiNova, with reviewers noting its chronometer-grade Sellita SW300-1 movement regulated to -2/+2 seconds a day. The 36mm case and 100m water resistance are also highlighted. However, one reviewer preferred a sapphire crystal over the acrylic, and another criticized the riveted bracelet's sizing mechanism and link pin durability. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Typsim Architect highly for its neo-vintage design and value, particularly the attractive gilt dial and well-regulated movement.

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