Which is cheaper, the Dryden Heartlander Automatic or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

At MSRP the Dryden Heartlander Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $600, against $2,500 for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a $1,900 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Dryden Heartlander Automatic or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Dryden Heartlander Automatic wears larger at 38mm versus 29mm for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION — a 9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Dryden Heartlander Automatic or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Dryden Heartlander Automatic is rated to 101m versus 30m for the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Dryden Heartlander Automatic or the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

The Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION carries a 45-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Dryden Heartlander Automatic.

What movement does the Dryden Heartlander Automatic run compared to the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Dryden Heartlander Automatic uses the Miyota 9039 and the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION uses the L592.5.

Side by side

Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Dryden Heartlander Automatic

dryden-heartlander-38mm-automatic-field-watch-goldfinch

MSRP $600

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

L4.310.4.79.6

MSRP $2,500

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Heartlander Automatic38mm

ELEGANT COLLECTION29mm

Power Reserve

Heartlander Automatic40h

ELEGANT COLLECTION45h

Water Resistance

Heartlander Automatic101m

ELEGANT COLLECTION30m

MSRP

Heartlander Automatic$600

ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

6 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Goldfinch

Silver

Indices

Applied

Diamond indexes

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

L592.5

Power Reserve

40h

45h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Complications

None

Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$600

$2,500

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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.

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Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is praised for its modern, retro aesthetic and simplicity, with owners describing it as "very elegant" and "very classy." On balance, the Longines Elegant Collection is well-regarded by owners for its sophisticated and timeless design.

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