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Dryden Heartlander Solar
Finding alternatives to

Dryden Heartlander Solar

36 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
38mm
Movement
Automatic
Category
Field
MSRP
$279
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Dryden Heartlander Solar is the Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch ($370) — common cross-shop and Looks nearly identical. From the independents, the Wolbrook Outrider Automatic is the standout microbrand take — common cross-shop and Field watch. Stepping up, the Hamilton Khaki Field Auto ($845) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
36 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Wolbrook Outrider Automatic
Wolbrookmicro

Outrider Automatic

6 variants · Outrider
39.5mm·Automatic·150m WR
$442MSRP
vsCompare with the Dryden Heartlander Solar
Milifortic Affordable 39mm Day-Date Field Automatic 24 Hour Watches M097
Miliforticmicro
Milifortic Field Watch

Affordable 39mm Day-Date Field Automatic 24 Hour Watches M097

Ref. M097
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$177MSRP
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Vaer 40mm Automatic
Vaermicro
Tactical Field

40mm Automatic

 
36mm·Automatic·100m WR
$659MSRP
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Vaer Field
Vaermicro

Field

2 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$329MSRP
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DuFrane Watches Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch
DuFrane Watchesmicro

Mabry MkII 39mm Titanium Mechanical Field Watch

3 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$999MSRP
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S.U.F Helsinki 180
S.U.F Helsinkimicro
180a

180

4 variants
38.7mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,552MSRP
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Wolbrook Outrider Professional
Wolbrookmicro

Outrider Professional

3 variants · Outrider
39.5mm·Automatic·150m WR
$510MSRP
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Thorn Militado VH31 38mm Field Watch ML08
Thornmicro

Militado VH31 38mm Field Watch ML08

6 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$87MSRP
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Milifortic 39mm Field Military NH38 Auto Watch M059
Miliforticmicro
Milifortic Field Watch

39mm Field Military NH38 Auto Watch M059

2 variants
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$231MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Blue Moon
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Blue Moon

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
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BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Carbon Black
BOLDR Supply Co.micro

Venture Carbon Black

 
38mm·Automatic·200m WR
$299MSRP
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Markwell Watches datematic
Markwell Watchesmicro

datematic

4 variants
37mm·Automatic·100m WR
$690MSRP
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch
Orient
DiverAC0Q

AC0Q-40 Diver Watch

6 variants · AC0Q
39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$370MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports Field series
Seiko

5 Sports Field series

17 variants
36.4/39.4/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Timex Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic 41mm HNBR Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch
Timex

Expedition Pioneer Titanium Automatic 41mm HNBR Synthetic Rubber Strap Watch

2 variants
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$479MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds
Orient

Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

3 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Automatic
$310MSRP
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Tissot Classic Dream
Tissot

Classic Dream

4 variants
40mm·Automatic
$550MSRP
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Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175
Bulova
Vintage Sea Hunter

Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175

5 variants
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$395MSRP
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Orient Bambino Version 7
Orient

Bambino Version 7

6 variants · Bambino
38.4mm·Automatic
$330MSRP
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Seiko Presage Cocktail Time
Seiko

Presage Cocktail Time

23 variants
33.8/34/38.5/39.5/40.5mm·Automatic
$475MSRP
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Seiko 5 Sports Midfield SRPJ85
Seiko

5 Sports Midfield SRPJ85

Ref. SRPJ85K1
36.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$315MSRP
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Citizen Tsuyosa 60
Citizen

Tsuyosa 60

3 variants · Tsuyosa
40mm·Automatic
$431MSRP
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Timex Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch
Timex

Expedition Capstone Automatic 39mm Stainless Steel Bracelet Watch

 
39mm·Automatic
$339MSRP
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Yema Pearldiver
Yema

Pearldiver

 
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$491MSRP
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Hamilton Khaki Field Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Auto

4 variants
38/42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$845MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field Expedition Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field Expedition Auto

3 variants
37/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,245MSRP
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Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto
Hamilton

Khaki Field King Auto

2 variants
40mm·Automatic
$845MSRP
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Bremont Terra Nova 38
Bremont

Terra Nova 38

7 variants · Terra Nova
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,050MSRP
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Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical
Seiko

Prospex Land Mechanical

3 variants · Prospex Land
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$995MSRP
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Fortis Flieger F-39
Fortis

Flieger F-39

4 variants · Ref. F-39
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
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Bremont Broadsword
Bremont

Broadsword

9 variants
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,850MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0574
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0574

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
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Tissot PR516
Tissot

PR516

4 variants
38mm·Automatic·100m WR
$825MSRP
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Yema Flygraf Pilot
Yema

Flygraf Pilot

2 variants · Flygraf
38.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$990MSRP
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Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0572
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0572

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$700MSRP
vsCompare with the Dryden Heartlander Solar
Glycine Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0583
Glycine

Men's Combat Field 40mm Automatic Watch GL0583

 
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$675MSRP
vsCompare with the Dryden Heartlander Solar
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