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Dryden Heartlander SolarvsTimefactors PRS-29A

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Heartlander Solar
DrydenHeartlander Solar
MSRP $279
PRS-29A
TimefactorsPRS-29A
MSRP $544
What people say

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Dryden Heartlander Solar

The Dryden Heartlander Solar is widely praised for its wearability, with its 38mm case and thin profile making it a versatile, go-anywhere watch. Owners and reviewers highlight its exceptional lume, comfortable president-style bracelet, and compelling $500 price point. The solar power feature is appreciated for its convenience, eliminating the need for winding. Some owners note the 38mm case can feel small on wrists just under seven inches, and one reviewer flags that the prominent crown may irritate some wearers. The use of a Miyota movement is seen as a positive for durability and affordability. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Dryden Heartlander Solar highly for its excellent wearability and value at the $500 price point.

Timefactors PRS-29A

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS-29A for its excellent value, faithful reissue design, and compact 36mm case. The manual-wind ETA 2801-2 movement, 100m water resistance, and anti-magnetic properties are frequently highlighted as functional strengths, making it a popular grab-and-go or travel watch. Some owners note the shiny hands can blend into the dial, and one owner reports accuracy around +5 seconds per day. A desire for a screw-down crown for enhanced water resistance and poor lume are also mentioned. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS-29A highly for its historical accuracy and robust build at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heartlander Solar38mm
PRS-29A36mm
Power Reserve
Heartlander Solar40h
PRS-29A
Water Resistance
Heartlander Solar101m
PRS-29A100m
MSRP
Heartlander Solar$279
PRS-29A$544

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
101m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
SuperLuminova C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2801-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$279
$544
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