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

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Altitude Chronograph
BremontAltitude Chronograph
MSRP $6,300
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

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Altitude Chronograph42mm
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Power Reserve
Altitude Chronograph40h
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Water Resistance
Altitude Chronograph100m
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
MSRP
Altitude Chronograph$6,300
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
14.7mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
14.7mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
BE-50AE
Miyota 2070
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,300
$395

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What people say

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Bremont Altitude Chronograph

Owners note faint marks on the case sides and back, with minor wear and creasing on the strap. Reviewers flag the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" wordmark on the dial as a divisive design choice that disrupts the MB series' usual stark tone, though they praise the improved smoothness and click precision of the Roto Click rotating bezel. On balance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph elicits mixed reactions, with design elements like the dial text being a point of contention for reviewers.

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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