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Dryden Heartlander AutomaticvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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Heartlander Automatic
DrydenHeartlander Automatic
MSRP $600
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Automatic38mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Automatic40h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
Heartlander Automatic101m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
Heartlander Automatic$600
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
11.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Dial Color
Goldfinch
Bronze

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$600
$399

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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 Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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