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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsIslander Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302
IslanderIslander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302
MSRP $649

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-30240mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302$649

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Weathered
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$649

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302

Owners widely praise the Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302 for its eye-catching degrading black dial and strong lume. Some owners note the bracelet's tight links and rough clasp edges as drawbacks, though one owner received a replacement bracelet that improved wearability. Opinions are split on the watch's design, with some finding it overdesigned and reminiscent of older Seiko mods, while others appreciate its originality and find it appealing, particularly at its discounted price. On balance, owners appreciate the Islander Hudson "Harpoon Diver" 40mm Watch with Degrading Black Dial #ISL-302 for its unique dial and value, despite some reservations about the bracelet finishing.

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