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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
Starfighter Chronograph
ZelosStarfighter Chronograph
MSRP $1,799

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
Starfighter Chronograph41mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
Starfighter Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
Starfighter Chronograph50m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
41mm
Thickness
11.2mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Goldfinch
Spitfire LE

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ETA 2894 Élaboré

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$1,799

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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.

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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