Hands-On: The Dryden Heartlander Hits A Sweet Spot

There’s value in having a watch in your collection that can go anywhere and do anything. If working at a desk throughout the week, heading out with friends for the night, and then maybe a little time outdoors to soak up some of that precious vitamin D that the sun so generously provides sounds like you, then you’re probably into a watch that can do it all with ease. That’s where I think the Dryden Heartlander fits in — pretty much everywhere. This 38mm timepiece is just the right size, boasts just the right specs, and sports an affordable price tag that makes it a seriously great option for an everyday timepiece. Typically, I tend to favor watches that can cut it no matter what I’m doing, and the ones that are more single-purpose don’t tend to get worn nearly as much. If I had a Heartlander, I could see it pulling daily duty with ease. Let’s take a closer look at these small, but mighty watches from Dryden. First, some specs: