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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2vsIslander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278

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Bull Shark V2
Borealis Watch Co.Bull Shark V2
MSRP $495
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
IslanderIslander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
MSRP $395

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Bull Shark V238mm
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Power Reserve
Bull Shark V240h
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Water Resistance
Bull Shark V2300m
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
MSRP
Bull Shark V2$495
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Thickness
12.60mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.00mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 2070
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$495
$395

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What people say

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Borealis Watch Co. Bull Shark V2

The red bezel is a standout feature. The watch wears small, which is a concern for larger wrists.

Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278

The Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 is lauded for its appealing color and 38mm size, with owners calling it a keeper. Reviewers and owners alike praise its impressive specifications for the price and good finishing. However, some owners express a desire for a date complication, and one owner found the 38mm size too small, despite preferring smaller watches. The bezel is noted to be mineral crystal, not sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 highly for its value and wearability, with the primary praise centering on its color and compact dimensions.

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