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Dryden Heartlander Solar 38mm Field Watch - Forest Green
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Solar Powered
Charges under any light for months of power
38mm Case (10.8mm Thick)
The classic size that fits most wrists
Scratch-Resistant Sapphire Crystal
With an inner anti-reflective coating
Assembled in Kansas City
Hand-assembled and tested locally
Regular price
$279.00
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THE SOLAR HEARTLANDER
The Heartlander Solar builds on our bestselling automatic series, evolving it into the ultimate grab-and-go companion. We wanted to offer the same clean aesthetic and solid feel of our mechanical field watch, but in a lower-maintenance setup powered by any light source.
We kept the core features that matter most—100 meters of water resistance, a secure screw-down crown, and bright Swiss BGW9 Grade A lume while bringing the overall thickness to just 10.8mm. The result is a highly dependable watch that requires zero winding, stays completely out of the way, and is ready for the wrist the second you pick it up.
SOLAR VS AUTOMATIC: FINDING YOUR FIT
Solar
Built for maximum, hassle-free utility. Ideal for travel, active weeks, or as a reliable grab-and-go companion.
Charges under any ambient light source. Always running and ready.
Zero winding. No dead power reserve if it sits in a drawer for a week.
Set-and-forget quartz precision. Accurate to within 15 seconds a month.
A crisp, ticking second hand that allows for a noticeably lighter, leaner case profile.
Automatic
Built for the enthusiast who values traditional horology, craftsmanship, and the soul of a mechanical watch.
Powered by the natural motion of your wrist.
Requires winding and resetting if off the wrist for more than 42 hours.
Classic mechanical regulation, typically gaining or losing a few seconds a day.
A fluid, sweeping second hand with the satisfying weight of a traditional mechanical movement.
AS SEEN IN GEAR PATROL
"A compelling package for its $279 price point... The Heartlander Solar nails the 'grab-and-go' concept. With a 38mm case, sapphire crystal, and 100m of water resistance, it's a hassle-free field watch with specs that punch well above their weight."
Robust Specs. Perfect Size.
The 38mm case hits the sweet spot for nearly any wrist, and at only 10.8mm thick, it wears slim and slips easily under a cuff. But its comfortable size hides a robust spec list built for reliability
Dimensions: 38mm stainless steel / 10.8mm thick / 46mm lug-to-lug
Movement: Japanese Epson VS42 Solar (6-Month Reserve)
Crystal: Flat Sapphire with Inner Anti-Reflective Coating
Water Resistance: 100m / 330ft
Crown: Screw-Down (Sunflower Motif)
Lume: Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A
Always Ready. Inspired by Light.
As a photographer, my work is built around light. But for me, that connection is also deeply personal.
I grew up in Kansas, and for years I visited Grinter's Farm around Labor Day, a local spot famous for its incredible rows of sunflowers. I’ve always admired their beauty and how they supported wildlife, from pollen for the bees to seeds for the birds. But what always stuck with me was how they faithfully follow the light, from sunrise to sunset.
A solar-powered version of our bestselling Heartlander just felt like a natural extension of that story. It’s my nod to those Kansas roots and that powerful, simple idea. We paid direct tribute to that inspiration with a subtle sunflower motif on the crown and caseback.
— Jerry
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 8 reviews.
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I love it and am sure you will too
"I’m in love with my Heartlander Solar with the green dial. I have the stainless steel bracelet, a green FKM rubber strap (shown in the watch’s main page), and one of their brown leather straps- all are very comfortable and allow me to wear this to any occasion. Good for the office, the outdoors, a night out, anything. Kudos to Dryden for making high quality watches, bracelets/straps, and accessories. Couldn’t be happier with my purchases. The Heartlander Solar is one heck of a watch. You can cast aside any doubts or apprehensions- this watch is easy to maintain, hard to kill, and looks amazing."
Great Watch and Company
"This is a fantastic watch. I’ve received several compliments on the green dial. Jerry and company have been very communicative with my questions. Thank you! Jimmy"
"Shipped the same day, got here the next day. Great watch at a great price and great communcation and owners! Thank you very much!"
Great watch
"I’ve worn this watch every day since I received it, a little over 3 weeks. I love it! It’s quietly stylish in a way that works with my wardrobe. I was second-guessing myself on the green because that’s a color that can be quite loud if it’s even a little off, but this is a very attractive forest green, and the green band looks great too. It’s a comfortable size, it’s extremely quiet, and it’s easy to tell the time at a glance. (I do sometimes have to pay more attention to see the date, but that’s partly just my eyes getting older, and anyway I never need to check the date in a situation where I can’t just tilt my wrist. ) It feels a little silly to care about the presentation—I wanted an everyday watch I could wear for years, not a gift box—but it came really nicely packaged, with a thank-you note, and set to the correct time. Because the month changed from June to July while it was in transit, I also got a chance to set the date, which was easy. (This is my first watch with a screw-down crown and my first non fitness watch in about a decade, so I’m glad there was something I could do to test that right off the bat. ) I was waiting to review it till I spent some time with it, and I’d planned on letting it live up to its field watch calling first too, but wildfires canceled my camping trip. I spent a lot of the first week or so excessively pausing to admire it on my wrist. Now I still love it, but it feels less like a distracting toy and more simply part of being dressed for the day (complimentary). I like that it’s solar-powered and I won’t have to do anything to keep it running. When I got it, it was set to EXACTLY the right time (in my time zone! Such a thoughtful step!), and last week my co-worker asked about it and we checked and it did still seem to be correct to the second. As a last-second (hah) note of warning though, I checked again as I was writing this review, and now it seems to be about 13 seconds slow. So that will be something to keep an eye on. Overall, I am extremely happy with this purchase! And considering coming back to buy additional strap options from Dryden."
Green power
"Love the yellow accents against the green dial. Texture on the rubber strap works really well."
Simply Lovely
"Bought this magnificent watch with green dial and bracelet. Simply stunning and build quality Love it Greetings from Belgium"
I really enjoy this watch.
"I really enjoy this watch. Perfect size and the dial color stands out without being gaudy. Bracelet is great."